2016 Stanley Cup Champions
2016 was no different than 1991, 1992 and 2009.
Crosby joined Joe Sakic as the second player to ever win the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy, Hart Trophy, Olympic Gold, World Championship Gold, and World Junior Championship Gold. He's been nothing but a winner in his life. He's a leader on and off the ice.
It could have all been lost after taking a blindside hit by Washington Capitals forward David Steckel during the 2011 Winter Classic at Heinz Field.
After a few years of disappointing playoff results and a regular season that started the loud whispers about Crosby's lack of production was a sign of his decline, it all changed with the coaching change that got back to utilizing the team's speed and allowing Crosby and his teammates to be aggressive in all areas of the ice.