How many times was Sidney Crosby an All-Star?

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Sidney Crosby, born on August 7, 1987, is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was the first overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins. Considered one of the greatest ice hockey players, Crosby had a stellar junior career with Rimouski Océanic before making his debut in the NHL. Debuting in the NHL, Sidney Crosby quickly made his mark, earning 102 points in his rookie season and finishing as Calder Trophy runner-up. He also became the youngest player (18 years and 253 days) to reach the 100-point mark in an NHL season. By his second season, he led the league with 120 points, winning the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Lester B. Pearson Award.

Crosby became the Penguins' captain in 2007 and led them to the 2008 and 2009 Stanley Cup Finals, winning the latter and becoming the youngest captain in NHL history to hoist the Cup. In 2009-10, he won the Mark Messier Leadership Award and the Maurice Richard Trophy. Crosby faced setbacks due to a concussion in 2011 but rebounded in 2014 by winning the Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and the Ted Lindsay Award. He guided the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy in both years. Crosby secured his second Maurice Richard Trophy in 2017 and was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.

Is Sidney Crosby an All-Star?

Sidney Crosby has been named to the NHL All-Star Game a total of ten times throughout his career. Despite this number, he has only participated in the All-Star event on six occasions. Crosby's All-Star journey began in 2007 when, at the age of 19, he made his debut at the All-Star Game. Notably, he showcased his skills in the skills competition, scoring on two of three shots in an individual shootout, contributing to the Eastern Conference's victory. In 2017, Crosby added another feather to his cap by securing his first All-Star Game victory in Los Angeles, captaining the winning Metro team against the Pacific with a final score of 4-3. The 2018 All-Star Game in Tampa Bay marked Crosby's first point in the All-Star competition.

Crosby's standout moment came in 2019 when he was named the All-Star MVP after an outstanding performance in San Jose. He led the Metro to victory with five points, including two goals and three assists, in a 10-5 triumph over the Central. In 2023, Crosby continued his All-Star legacy by partnering with Alex Ovechkin to assist on a goal from four-year-old Sergei Ovechkin during the skills competition in Sunrise, Florida. As of 2024, Crosby's All-Star nominations have reached ten, making him the player with the second-most All-Star nominations in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise. With this achievement, he surpassed Jaromir Jagr's nine invitations and is now chasing Mario Lemieux's record of 13 nominations, marking a significant milestone in the Penguins' history.

How many times has Sidney Crosby been an All-Star?

Sidney Crosby has been named to the NHL All-Star Game ten times in his career. However, due to various reasons such as Olympic years and injuries, he participated in the All-Star event only six times. He also missed the All-Star Game in 2006, 2010, and 2014 due to the Olympics and was unavailable for certain years due to injuries.

Sidney Crosby has been selected for the NHL All-Star Game for the following years:

YearsTeamAppearances
2007Pittsburgh Penguins#1
2008Pittsburgh Penguins(missed due to high ankle sprain)
2009Pittsburgh Penguins(missed due to left knee injury)
2011Pittsburgh Penguins(missed due to concussion issues)
2015Pittsburgh Penguins(missed due to lower body injuries)
2017Pittsburgh Penguins#2
2018Pittsburgh Penguins#3
2019Pittsburgh Penguins#4
2023Pittsburgh Penguins#5
2024Pittsburgh Penguins#6

FAQs on Sidney Crosby

A. Sidney Crosby has been selected for the NHL All-Star Game ten times in his career. 

A. Sidney Crosby's contract is two-year long with the Penguins.

A. Crosby will earn around $9 million signing bonus in 2025-26 and a $6.53 million bonus for 2026-27

A. Sidney Crosby made his All-Star debut in 2007 at the age of 19, showcasing his skills in the skills competition and contributing to the Eastern Conference's victory.

A. Sidney Crosby has won three Stanley Cups.

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