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Sidney Crosby

Mentioned in 49 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A prominent NHL player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, he is primarily discussed in podcasts for his role as captain of Canada's Olympic hockey team at the 2026 Milan Olympics, where he sustained a lower-body injury that prevented him from playing in the gold medal game against the USA. Podcasts frequently reference his historical significance in Olympic hockey, including his golden goal in the 2010 US-Canada Olympic final, and track his ongoing recovery from injury affecting the Penguins' season.

Episode Appearances

The Pat McAfee Show

The Pat McAfee Show · May 21, 2026

PMS 2.0 1558 - Wayne Gretzky, PGA Championship Winner Aaron Rai, Kendrick Perkins, PK Subban, & AJ Hawk

“Legendary Penguins captain discussed by Gretzky as one of greatest players; still playing at elite level”

NBA Playoff Physicality and Officiating StandardsWayne Gretzky's Analysis of Modern Hockey AthletesPGA Championship Course Design and Putting Strategy
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 15, 2026

Stuff Is Insane

“Joining Canada World Championships team; deferred captaincy to Celebrini; mentoring younger generation of players”

NHL Coaching Changes and Hiring StrategyEdmonton Oilers Front Office DecisionsBruce Cassidy Coaching Candidacy
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 1, 2026

Upsets and Aftermaths

“Franchise captain facing potential contract/role decisions; emotional leadership questioned in playoff loss”

Anaheim Ducks playoff breakthrough and contention window openingEdmonton Oilers organizational exhaustion and rebuild decisionsMinnesota Wild first-round drought ending and Colorado matchup preview
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The Pat McAfee Show

The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 30, 2026

PMS 2.0 1543 - Mark Schlabach, Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet, Danny Green, Pete Thamel, & AJ Hawk

“Discussed as legendary player potentially ending career after playoff elimination by Flyers”

NHL Playoff Goaltender PerformancePhiladelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins SeriesNBA Playoff Ratings and Streaming Strategy
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Apr 27, 2026

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 641: Featuring Sean Avery & Erik Johnson

“Scored crucial goal in Game 4 vs Philadelphia; discussed as clutch playoff performer”

NHL Playoff Performance AnalysisGoaltending Consistency and Backup SystemsPower Play and Penalty Kill Effectiveness
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 27, 2026

Good Goal. Questionable Process.

“Penguins captain scoring first offensive impact in Game 4; team avoiding sweep”

Goal-line technology and puck tracking in NHLReferee decision-making and situation room authorityEmbellishment penalties and player behavior modification
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 24, 2026

Diving Into the Latest Playoff Action

“Called for embellishment in game against Philadelphia, first such penalty in 21-year career”

NHL Playoff Analysis - First Round PerformanceDefensive Strategy and Penalty Kill EffectivenessEmbellishment and Diving Enforcement in Playoffs
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The Pat McAfee Show

The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 16, 2026

PMS 2.0 1535 - Quentin Richardson, Mark DeRosa, Sidney Crosby, Daniel Jeremiah, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

“Three-time Stanley Cup champion discussing 21-year point-per-game streak and playoff readiness”

Sidney Crosby's career longevity and playoff performanceNBA play-in games and star player performanceSteph Curry's return from injury and Golden State Warriors resurgence
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The Pat McAfee Show

The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 14, 2026

PMS 2.0 1533 - Jim Nantz, Quentin Richardson, 4 Star QB Andre Adams Makes His College Commitment, Dana White, Governor Josh Shapiro, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

“Discussed as greatest player in Penguins-Flyers rivalry with 25+ year dominance”

Masters Golf Tournament Coverage and ProductionNBA Playoff Play-In Games and Charlotte Hornets StorylineNHL Playoff Penguins vs Flyers Rivalry
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026

Ovi vs Crosby. The Last Dance?

“Penguins captain; featured in 100th meeting with Ovechkin; exchanged sticks and signed memorabilia after game; playoff clinch secured”

Norris Trophy voting criteria and two-way defenseman evaluationNHL playoff race scenarios and tiebreaker implicationsCoaching contract buyouts and fair market value disputes
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Miller and Moulton

Miller and Moulton · Apr 10, 2026

April 10, 2026 Hour 4

“Penguins player discussed for franchise loyalty and retirement decisions”

2026 NFL Draft edge rusher evaluation and team trade-up strategyTight end market valuation and draft positioningTampa Bay Buccaneers draft needs and trade options
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 10, 2026

Take That for Data

“Hall of Famer returning to playoffs after missing last year; central to Penguins' unexpected success narrative”

Playoff qualification and unexpected team successCoaching hires and mid-season management changesData-driven vs. traditional hockey operations management
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 6, 2026

The Easter Exit

“Achieved 21 consecutive seasons with 1+ point; unique NHL longevity record; potential for Olympic return”

NHL Coaching Changes and Mid-Season HiringsPlayoff Race Analytics and Tiebreaker ScenariosGoaltender Performance and Save Metrics
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Miller and Moulton

Miller and Moulton · Apr 1, 2026

April 1, 2026 Hour 4

“Referenced as previous teammate of Jake Getzlaf”

NHL MVP Race 2026Tampa Bay Lightning Roster AnalysisSuper Bowl Hosting Rotation
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 27, 2026

Everybody Ropes Everybody Rides

“Suffered lower body injury in Ottawa game; discussed regarding injury concerns”

NHL Playoff Race and Wild Card PositioningGoalie Interference Rule Interpretation and ApplicationCoaching Philosophy and Team Culture in High-Pressure Situations
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 24, 2026

The NHL Wildcard Race Is Drunk

“Penguins captain whose team survived 10-game injury absence and remains in wildcard contention”

NHL Wildcard Race AnalysisAtlantic Division Playoff BubbleMetropolitan Division Playoff Contention
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 19, 2026

Is Draisaitl's Injury Good For The Oilers And Blue Jackets On A Heater

“Returned from Olympic injury, pursuing 21st consecutive season with 1+ points per game”

NHL Playoff Race DynamicsLeon Draisaitl Injury ImpactEdmonton Oilers Championship Window
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 3, 2026

The Kings Try To Save Their Season Before It’s Too Late w/ Mark Streit

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain; Mark Streit's teammate; invested in Norcane watch brand”

LA Kings coaching strategy and system overhaulMatthew Schaefer rookie defenseman record-breaking seasonNHL trade deadline strategy and player movement
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Miller and Moulton

Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026

March 2, 2026 Hour 3

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain absent due to injury while team contends for division despite expectations”

NCAA Small Conference Tournament Format and Venue StrategyNHL Trade Deadline Strategies and Asset ValuationFlorida Panthers Playoff Viability and Injury Impact
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 26, 2026

2026 Milan Olympics Were A Dream w/ Hampus Lindholm and Nikolaj Ehlers

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain placed on IR for up to four weeks after returning from Olympics”

Olympic Hockey Tournament Format and Bracket StrategyNational Team Chemistry vs. Individual Talent in International CompetitionMental Preparation for Mid-Season International Tournaments
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Miller and Moulton

Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026

February 25, 2026 Hour 2

“Scored golden goal in 2010 US-Canada Olympic gold medal game; referenced for historical Olympic hockey viewership comparison”

Olympic Gold Medal Viewership Impact on NHL RatingsAutomated Ball Strike (ABS) System Implementation in BaseballPGA Tour Restructuring and Exclusive Field Model
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Monday Morning Podcast

Monday Morning Podcast · Feb 23, 2026

Team USA, Turmoil, Italy v. France | Monday Morning Podcast 2-23-26

“Canadian hockey legend referenced as part of Team Canada's Olympic roster”

Team USA Olympic Hockey Gold Medal VictoryAI Job Displacement and AutomationWealth Inequality and Billionaire Accountability
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Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker

Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Feb 23, 2026

AMERICA! Team USA Beats Canada To Win The Gold Medal In Hockey | Mostly Sports EP 593 | 2.23.26

“Canadian hockey legend who did not play in gold medal game”

Team USA Olympic Hockey Gold Medal VictoryOlympic Sports Viewership and EngagementEmotional Impact of Parenthood on Sports Fandom
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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 23, 2026

USA BEATS Canada, Is there value to going to the Combine, Chicago MOVING to Indiana?

“Canadian hockey player; injured couple games before Olympic final”

NFL Combine value proposition and evolving team attendance patternsStadium financing and public funding mechanisms for NFL franchisesChicago Bears relocation to Indiana and municipal negotiation dynamics
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 22, 2026

USA wins GOLD over Canada w/ TJ Oshie

“Canada captain who was injured and unable to play in gold medal final, affecting team's performance”

Olympic Ice Hockey Championship StrategyGoaltender Performance Analysis in High-Stakes GamesInternational Hockey Competitive Balance
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 22, 2026

La Fine

“Canada captain who was injured and unable to play in the gold medal game despite team's efforts to get him ready”

Olympic men's hockey gold medal game analysisGoaltender performance metrics and goals saved above expectedJack Hughes' defensive play and game-winning goal
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 21, 2026

One More to Go

“Canada's primary captain dealing with injury; team made extensive efforts to get him ready for gold medal game”

Olympic Hockey Strategy and Pace ControlGoaltender Interference Challenge Rules and IIHF StandardsSidney Crosby Injury Recovery and Olympic Participation
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 21, 2026

The Dream Gold Medal Matchup - Semi Finals Olympic Hockey Recap

“Canada men's captain; did not play in Finland semifinal but expected to return for gold medal game against USA”

Olympic Hockey Tournament Format and SchedulingWomen's Ice Hockey Competitive ParityMen's Olympic Hockey Semifinals Analysis
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America At Night with McGraw Milhaven

America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 20, 2026

Andrew Eborn on Prince Andrew’s Arrest, Michael Rogers on GPS Threats, Brian Pinelli on Olympics

“Canadian hockey captain with serious knee injury sustained during Milan Olympics tournament”

Prince Andrew arrest and Epstein investigationGPS system vulnerabilities and national security threatsUK vs US legal and media standards for active cases
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Pardon My Take

Pardon My Take · Feb 20, 2026

Ryan Whitney & Paul Bissonnette, Olympics, Indiana Bears, US Beats Canada + Fyre Fest Of The Week

“Canadian hockey captain who suffered MCL injury in Olympic game against Czech Republic”

Chicago Bears Stadium Relocation (Indiana vs Arlington Heights)Olympic Ice Hockey (USA vs Canada Gold Medal)College Basketball Coach Behavior and Ejections
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 19, 2026

USA And Canada Survive OT Thrillers - Quarter Finals Recap w/ Good Ol Canadian Boys

“Team Canada captain who suffered a lower-body injury in the Czechia quarterfinal, potentially affecting medal chances”

Olympic men's ice hockey quarterfinals analysisThree-on-three overtime format effectiveness and strategyMacklin Celebrini's teenage phenom performance metrics
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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 19, 2026

Puck. Don't. Lie.

“Canada's captain injured in third period against Czechia; MRI scheduled; critical to team's medal hopes”

Olympic Hockey Quarterfinals DramaMissed Too Many Men Call AnalysisCognitive Inattentional Blindness in Sports
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 17, 2026

Olympic Hockey Group Stage Recap - Canada and USA Dominate w/ Chris Chelios and Jason Demers

“Canada veteran player now all-time Olympic goal scorer, providing experience and leadership to Canadian roster”

Olympic hockey group stage analysis and team performance evaluationConnor McDavid's record-breaking Olympic performance and statistical dominanceUSA vs Canada rivalry and medal round predictions
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 13, 2026

USA And Canada Are The Two Best Teams By A Mile

“Canadian veteran center; hosts noted his missed grade-A chances and deflection attempts vs Czechia”

Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament Format and RulesTeam Canada Men's Hockey PerformanceTeam USA Men's Hockey Performance
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Feb 13, 2026

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 620: Featuring T.J. Oshie

“Team Canada forward; discussed as celebrity figure in Canada and key player in tournament”

2025 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Tournament CoverageTeam USA vs Team Canada Performance AnalysisOlympic Goaltender Evaluation and Trade Deadline Impact
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 12, 2026

Hour 1: Jai Alaights (feat. Ian Lara)

“NHL player on Canada's Olympic power play unit with 572 combined power play goals across featured line”

New York Knicks 2024 season performance and playoff prospectsLatino representation in Super Bowl halftime entertainmentSports fandom identity and long-suffering fan psychology
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

2026 Milan Olympics Preview and Predictions w/ Jack O’Callahan

“Team Canada veteran center pursuing third Olympic gold medal; positioned on second line with Mitch Marner and Mark Stone”

2026 Milan Olympics Men's Hockey PredictionsTeam USA vs Team Canada Roster AnalysisOlympic Goaltender Selection Strategy
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

NETTERS LIVE: Olympics Hype, Super Bowl Debates, and Billy Langdon!

“Canadian hockey legend; discussed as potential third player to win three Olympic gold medals; scored iconic 2010 Olympic overtime goal”

2026 Olympic Hockey Rule ChangesTeam USA Olympic Roster Selection ControversyOlympic Rink Dimensions and Competitive Advantage
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Feb 9, 2026

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 619: Featuring Chris Pronger

“Canada Olympic captain; discussed as potential gold medal winner and top-5 current NHL player”

2025 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey TournamentTeam Canada Olympic Roster ConstructionTeam USA Olympic Roster Construction
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Empty Netters Podcast

Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Did The Panarin Trade Save The Kings Season w/ Bayne Pettinger

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain discussed as leadership figure and triple gold club member motivating team performance”

Artemi Panarin Trade AnalysisNHL Trade Deadline StrategyOlympic Hockey Roster Selection
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Feb 3, 2026

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 617: Featuring Jack O'Callahan

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain celebrating 10-year Stanley Cup anniversary with emotional recognition of team accomplishment”

1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Preparation and StrategyHerb Brooks' Coaching Philosophy and Team BuildingSoviet Union vs. United States Hockey Rivalry During Cold War
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The Basement Yard

The Basement Yard · Jan 26, 2026

#539 - The Heated Rivalry Review

“NHL hockey player referenced as one of the real-world inspirations for the fictional characters in Heated Rivalry”

LGBTQ+ Representation in Sports MediaYouTube Content Moderation and Age RestrictionsTV Pilot Episode Structure and Audience Engagement
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Jan 23, 2026

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 614: Featuring Rob Blake

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain; discussed as still performing at elite level at age 38-39”

Stanley Cup winning team dynamics and organizational culturePlayer development and mentorship in professional hockeyGoaltender mental health and performance psychology
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Jan 9, 2026

Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 610: Featuring Kelly Chase, Nathan Mackinnon, Andi Petrillo, Scott Laughton, and Ryan Malone

“Pittsburgh Penguins legend; discussed for continued elite performance and Olympic participation”

Nathan MacKinnon's training regimen and performance optimizationCelebrini's historic 19-year-old scoring pace and Norris Trophy candidacyColorado Avalanche team chemistry and neutral zone play
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Jan 5, 2026

Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 609: Featuring Tage Thompson

“Pittsburgh Penguins legend, referenced as elite Olympic performer”

2026 Winter Olympics Men's Hockey Roster ConstructionWorld Junior Championship Canadian Team Performance CrisisYouth Hockey Development Economics and Talent Pipeline
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Dec 23, 2025

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 607: Featuring Joe Bowen

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain; passed Mario Lemieux in franchise scoring record”

Toronto Maple Leafs' regular season underperformance and playoff droughtNHL contract structure reform (8-year vs. 5-year maximum terms)ECHL players' strike and minor league compensation
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PTI

PTI · Dec 23, 2025

Bears Beat the Packers in Overtime!

“Passed Mario Lemieux as Penguins' all-time points leader; represents franchise legacy milestone.”

NFL Playoff Implications and SeedingChicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers RivalryCaleb Williams Quarterback Performance
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Dec 19, 2025

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 606: Featuring Zeev Buium & Guy Gadowsky

“Pittsburgh Penguins captain approaching 1800-point milestone; 20+ years of point-per-game production”

Netflix streaming deal for Spittin' Chiclets podcastFan backlash to paid streaming platform migrationLeon Draisaitl 1000-point milestone and German hockey impact
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Spittin Chiclets

Spittin Chiclets · Dec 4, 2025

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 602: Featuring Luc Robitaille

“Veteran maintaining elite production at point-per-game pace; discussed as aging superstar”

Stanley Cup championship culture and locker room dynamicsLate-career player development and skating improvement strategiesScotty Bowman's minimalist coaching philosophy and player management
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