Sidney Crosby may not be American, but he’s aware of this country’s current political climate.
And while the Penguins captain understands that some professional athletes or teams may feel a certain way toward visiting the White House, Crosby's excited to take another trip there to celebrate the organization’s second consecutive Stanley Cup.
“I still feel like we look at it as an opportunity,” Crosby told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Sunday following morning skate at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. “We respect the office of the White House.”
Crosby is also compassionate and understands why teams or players may choose not to go because of their political beliefs.