Crosby Named NHL's Most Complete Player Again

Sidney Crosby continues to be a dominant force in the NHL, as highlighted in the 2024-25 NHLPA player poll where he was voted the 'Most Complete Player' for the sixth consecutive season, receiving 33.81% of the votes. He was also named the 'Smartest Overall Player,' beating out Nikita Kucherov with 27.02% of votes, and was recognized for his faceoff skills, taking the top spot in the 'If you need to win a faceoff' category with 20.39% of the votes. Despite being 37 years old and the Pittsburgh Penguins missing the playoffs for the third straight year, Crosby leads his team in scoring with 89 points and has made history as the first player to average a point per game in 20 NHL seasons. His peers' recognition underscores his enduring skill and respect within the league. Other notable mentions in the poll include Connor McDavid, who was named the best forward and best skater, and Kevin Hayes, who was voted most likely to be a good broadcaster post-retirement.