DeadPuckEra
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The Penguins were not “hated” prior to Crosby.
Crosby’s early days coupled with the non-stop onslaught of Crosby’s face on anything NHL related caused annoyance that led to hate when the team started winning, and making championship rounds. Then you just have your flat out resentment and jealousy that Pittsburgh has had multiple generations of hall of fame players.
Then the narrative of the NHL gifting Crosby to Pittsburgh started, coupled with the NHL wanting Crosby to win championships.
The NHL was really trying to bury Crosby down everyone’s throats coming out of a lock out.
Seems like they learned their lesson with Mcdavid. While he’s promoted, so are a couple handfuls of other players around the league.
Crosby’s early days coupled with the non-stop onslaught of Crosby’s face on anything NHL related caused annoyance that led to hate when the team started winning, and making championship rounds. Then you just have your flat out resentment and jealousy that Pittsburgh has had multiple generations of hall of fame players.
Then the narrative of the NHL gifting Crosby to Pittsburgh started, coupled with the NHL wanting Crosby to win championships.
The NHL was really trying to bury Crosby down everyone’s throats coming out of a lock out.
Seems like they learned their lesson with Mcdavid. While he’s promoted, so are a couple handfuls of other players around the league.
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