By Pittsburgh Penguins have produced many of the greatest players the league has ever seen and among the pool of talented players we have compiled the 7 best Penguins you need to know.
1. Mario Lemieux
Born: October 5, 1965 (age 57)
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Nationality: Canadian
Position: Centre
Played for: Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career: 1984–1997, 2000–2006
Mario Lemieux is a Canadian retired pro ice hockey player. He spent his entire career in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lemieux is often called “The Magnificent One”, “Le Magnifique” and “Super Mario” and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. Despite being 6 foot 4 tall he was unstoppable and a fast skater. He constantly beat defenders with his abilities like fakes and dekes. Lemieux was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997. In 2017, he was mentioned as one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players” in history. He was also inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2004.
2. Sidney Crosby
Born: August 7, 1987 (age 35)
Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Nationality: Canadian
Position: Centre
Current NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career: 2005–present
Sidney Crosby is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, two-time recipient of the Art Ross Trophy, two-time winner of the Ted Lindsay Award, two-time Mark Messier Leadership Award, and two-time recipient of Conn Smythe Trophy. Crosby has been playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL) since 2005. He was picked first overall in the 2005 NHL Draft by the Penguins.
3. Evgeni Malkin
Born: July 31, 1986 (age 36)
Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Nationality: Russian
Position: Centre
Current NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career: 2003–present
Evgeni is a Russian pro ice hockey center who serves as the alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Often referred to as “Geno”, Evgeni started his career with his local club Metallurg Magnitogorsk, where he played for both the junior and senior squads although he was picked by the Penguins 2nd overall in the 2004 NHL Draft he debuted only until 2006. As of now, Evgeni is considered one of the best players in the league. He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, winner of Conn Smythe Trophy in 2009, Hart Memorial Trophy in 2012, and Ted Lindsay Award in 2012.
4. Jaromir Jagr
Born: February 15, 1972 (age 51)
Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Nationality: Czech
Position: Right-wing
Played for: Pittsburgh Penguins; Washington Capitals; New York Rangers; Philadelphia Flyers; Dallas Stars; Boston Bruins; New Jersey Devils; Florida Panthers; and Calgary Flames
Playing career: 1988–present
Jaromir Jagr is a Czech pro ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for nine teams. Jagr is considered the most productive player from the Europe union who ever played in the league and is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time. In his career, he has won the Stanley Cup title two times.
5. Ron Francis
Born: March 1, 1963 (age 59)
Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Nationality: Canadian
Position: Centre
Played for: Hartford Whalers; Pittsburgh Penguins; Carolina Hurricanes; and Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career: 1981–2004
Ron Francis spent 23 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Widely considered one of the best players of all time, Francis is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007.
6. Marc-Andre Fleury
Born: November 28, 1984 (age 38)
Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Nationality: Canadian
Position: Goaltender
Played for: Pittsburgh Penguins; Vegas Golden Knights; Chicago Blackhawks
Current NHL team: Minnesota Wild
Playing career: 2003–present
Marc-Andre Fleury is a Canadian pro ice hockey goaltender who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Penguins and won the Stanley Cup championship three times. Fleury is considered one of the finest goaltenders in the league.
7. Kris Letang
Born: April 24, 1987 (age 35)
Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Nationality: Canadian
Position: Defense
Current NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career: 2006–present
Kris Letang is a pro ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Pittsburg Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion which he won with Pittsburgh. Letang is considered one of the best players in the league.
