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Story arises explaining why Crosby fights so hard for Malkin

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Brennen Beaudin
September 10, 2022  (6:31 PM)
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Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have been a vital part of the Pittsburgh Penguins for almost two decades now, and there is obviously a great amount of respect between the two. Malkin and the Pens were rumored to be splitting ways this offseason before he was signed to a four-year deal in July. One person that seemingly fought for him to be brought back was Sidney Crosby, but another story from almost 11 years ago has come up to showcase just how much the two have fought for each other over the years.

In a story from the Athletic's Josh Yohe, he was asked what his favorite Evgeni Malkin moment was, and his recap is just one incident of Malkin sticking up for his other half.

"It was 2011. Crosby was still out with the concussion and had been out for the better part of a year. There was a now infamous meeting in the Penguins' locker room. On one side stood Brooks Orpik, Jordan Staal, Craig Adams and Matt Cooke. Those four were exploring the possibility of naming someone else team captain until Crosby came back. On the other side of the debate were Marc-Andre Fleury, Malkin, Pascal Dupuis and Arron Asham. A rather heated discussion broke out. At the end, Malkin made his point clear: «Guys. Sid is the f****** captain.» Then he left the room. And the conversation was over."

The Penguins will be looking to make another deep playoff run this season after losing in the first round to the New York Rangers.

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