Deadspin: Sidney Crosby

Let's All Get Wasted At Patrick Kane's Coming-Out Party

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:20:00 EST

Sidney Crosby suffered a neck injury, we were told. It was supposedly separate from his concussion issues, and announced by someone with the ominous title of neurological spine specialist, but we were reassured that it was fully healed. Nothing about that terse Penguins release was reassuring. Crosby has been more or less concussed for 13 months, and it's okay to start fearing the worst. This would be Crosby's seventh NHL season, which was right about when Eric Lindros approached the cliff. More »

Sidney Crosby's Brain Still Hurts

Dom Cosentino — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:30:00 EST

Remember when Crosby had to sit for two games because, in the words of Penguins general manager Ray Shero, he "wasn't feeling 100 percent"? That was three weeks and eight games ago. And today, Pens coach Dan Bylsma told the media Crosby continues to experience the symptoms of a concussion, which means there's no telling when he might play again. Bylsma did express optimism that Crosby would not be out for 10 months, which he was after first being sidelined last January. But one still cannot help but wonder. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] More »

Sidney Crosby Has To Miss Two Games Because Of This Hit

Dom Cosentino — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:05:00 EST

He's been back for just eight games since he ended his 10-month absence because of a concussion, but Sidney Crosby won't play tomorrow in Philly or Saturday at the Islanders, the Penguins have announced. More »

ShortCenter: Great Player Sidney Crosby's Return Is Great For The NHL

Matt Toder — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:19:03 EST

What is ESPN prattling on about right now? We condense your morning SportsCenter to its essence. More »

Evgeni Malkin And Sidney Crosby Are: Hairy Guy And Gladiator

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:15:07 EDT

Not sure if that's "pimp", or the more general "hirsute man from the 70s." But to echo the comments every Penguins fan, Geno probably should have gone as the Invisible Man: he already has the costume. Meanwhile, someone ask Crosby if he likes gladiator movies. [Twitter] More »

The Ups And Downs Of Sidney Crosby's Scrambled Brain

Jack Dickey — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:25:59 EDT

Our old friend Katie Baker has published an exhaustive timeline of Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby's concussed 2011 at Grantland.com. Take those things out of your ears and go read it! [Grantland] More »

Well, This Is Ominous Non-News About Sidney Crosby's Brain

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:35:00 EDT

The headline on the Penguins' official site, which has some editorial independence but is for all purposes the NHL's Pravda: "Crosby Visits Leading Specialists." More »

Sidney Crosby, Rebecca Black, and Parody Videos: Everything We Hate, For A Good Cause

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:40:03 EDT

Playoff time means fans making parody videos for their teams. Spring 2011 means that at least two-thirds of those videos will be set to Rebecca Black's Friday. Enter Benstonium's "Crosby." More »

It Took A Self-Proclaimed "Hockey Luvin Homo" To Make A Canucks-Kings Game Noteworthy

Brian Hickey — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:05:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 1, the day you are permitted to seek vengeance against anybody who you think has wronged you, with no legal ramifications whatsoever. More »

Sidney Crosby's Season Might Or Might Not Be Over

Brian Hickey — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:00:00 EST

Oh, Now Sidney Crosby Has An Opinion On Head Shots

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:15:00 EST

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After suffering a mild concussion, Crosby wants a change to the rules on headshots. Poor timing - tonight the Penguins play the Bruins, and I don't recall Crosby speaking up when teammate Matt Cooke almost ended Marc Savard's career. (This doesn't count.) More »

Sidney Crosby Was Concussed, But When?

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST

Crosby sat out last night after suffering a concussion from a hit in Wednesday's game. Bad news for the Penguins, but it could be worse news if rumors are true, and he was injured on Sunday, and played with a concussion. More »

Three Generations Of Wondering Why There's A Damn Shootout

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:40:10 EST

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

A Mink Stole Is Full-Length On Nate Robinson

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:15:00 EST

So Not The Eagles' O-Line Then?

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:15:00 EST

I'm Kind Of Starting To Enjoy Sidney Crosby, And Other Random NHL 24/7 Observations

Katie Baker — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:45:36 EST

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Last night was the second of four HBO 24/7: Penguins/Capitals: The Road to the Winter Classic episodes. Here, a few thoughts more disjointed than Matt Hendricks's face. More »

Sidney Crosby And NHL Special Treatment: Much A-Slew About Nothing?

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

Last night, Ryan Callahan and Sidney Crosby were jostling for position. Crosby appeared to kick Callahan's skate out from under him. That's called a slew foot, and it's illegal. Callahan was called for interference. More »

Nevada Fans See Boise Drivin' 'Round Town With The BCS Bid They Love, And They're Like, F*ck You

Brian Hickey — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EST

Last Night's Winner: Sidney Crosby, Tough Guy

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:05:00 EDT

Normally we'd anoint as last night's winner the guy who got to punch Crosby. Unfortunately for the Stars' Matt Niskanen, he kind of got his ass kicked. Dallas, can you win anything? More »

Evil Russians, Selfish Canadians Go To War Over Rubber And Graphite

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST

Just when you thought the drama over Sidney Crosby's misplaced gear had subsided, representatives from two nations go to war with the Hockey HOF over ownership. The antagonists are a private collector from Russia, and...the city of Vancouver? More »

Beadle Distressed By Inflatable Dong Tongue; Cowherd, Not So Much

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:30:00 EST

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Sidney Crosby Hates America (But You Already Knew That)

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST

In New York this week, Crosby turned down an invitation to do Letterman's Top Ten list, and apparently it's not the first time. He's probably a Leno fan. Figures. [NY Post] More »

Time To Start A Band Since We've Already Got A Kickass Album Cover

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:30:00 EST

Last Night's Winner: Hoc-key?

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:00:18 EST

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like hockey-crazed Americans, so jazzed by Olympic fever that they set NHL records for attendance and ratings....if only they knew what channel the game was on. More »

Canada Wins, But So Do You

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:45:15 EST

Well, shit. How are you feeling? Gut punched? Broken? Just wanting to go to sleep and never wake up? Embrace it. It's a wonderful thing. More »

Where Is Your Quad Now?

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST

Mike Milbury's Anti-Ovechkin Crusade Goes International

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:30:00 EST

The NBC analyst has long been known as the only non-Yinzer in the Crosby-over-Ovechkin camp. Now, he's moved his pulpit to Vancouver. Thank goodness Jeremy Roenick was there to call him out. More »

The Aussie Open Is The World's Largest Frat Party

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:30:00 EST

SEC Refs Are Afraid Of Technology. Like, 1990s Technology.

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:30:00 EST

The Top Story This Morning: Holy Crap, The Umps Got One Right

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:30:00 EDT

Warning: Don't Give Sidney Crosby Money On MySpace

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:25:57 EDT

Believe it or not, Sidney Crosby's MySpace page does not actually belong to Sidney Crosby! Oh, and if you gave the person who does run that page $500 to help save a park, you're an idiot. More »

Sidney Crosby's Wild Stanley Cup Orgy

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:30:50 EDT

I know this is every man's fantasy, but does Sid the Kid know where that Cup has been? Wrap it up, buddy. [Sports Crackle Pop, via TheScore] More »

Depressed Urban Zone Saved By Valiant Sports Team

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:15:00 EDT

All of Pittsburgh's troubles as a shrunken post-war manufacturing center are over now that the city has its third Stanley Cup championship and its second major sports title this year. Detroit, sadly, will be boarded up and shipped to Borneo. More »

Whoops, Let's Make That An NHL Open Thread (Update)

Ben Cohen — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Turns out, the NBA game is tomorrow. Overexcitement, I suppose. So let's try this again: Pittsburgh-Detroit, tonight at 8 p.m. Only one channel necessary, and you might actually have it. Consider this your open thread for all puckhead-related activity. More »

Sidney Crosby Taunts The Hockey Gods

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:45:04 EDT

The Penguins polished off a nice cold pitcher of Hurricanes last night, earning a return trip to the Stanley Cup Finals and a chance at redemption. Then captain Sidney Crosby just thumbed his nose at all that by skating around the ice with the Prince of Wales Trophy. More »

OK, Here's Your NHL Open Thread...

Ben Cohen — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:45:00 EDT

Apparently, the RBC Center might be the loudest hockey arena in the country (err, North America). We'll see if it affects Sid the Kid and the Penguins tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Now go talk about it. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] More »

No, I Meant The Other Game Sevens

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:15:16 EDT

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Geez, that was a bit of a let down. After a fantastically competitive six game series, the Capitals laid a big fat egg in Game 7 and the Penguins are moving on. More »

Crosby Pulls Out Of All-Star Game

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:00:23 EST

The NHL All-Star Game loses its biggest star as Sidney Crosby will not play on Sunday. Yes, it's quite a showcase. [Fanhouse] More »

Sidney Crosby Gets Carte Blanche For Sucker-Punching Your Genitalia

Josh Zerkle — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:45:00 EST

Good news for fans of nutshots everywhere: The NHL's ridiculous star treatment of the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby continues. More »

Sidney Crosby Will Sucker-Punch Your Head and Genitals

Marcel Mutoni — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:15:00 EST

Here's video evidence of Sid Vicious - also known as Sidney Crosby - landing a few blows to the back of the head of Boris Valabik. More »