Crosby’s junior teammates used to call him “Darryl,” and he had Darryl written into the cuff of his gloves, honouring Sittler. “So I saw him tonight, and he said all his buddies call him Darryl.” Crosby laughed when asked about it. “(Sittler) sent me a picture signed by him when he heard that years ago,” said Crosby. “Would I like for NHL players to go, and would I like a chance to hunt down a spot on Team Canada? COACH GRETZKY: Wayne Gretzky will be behind the bench for Sunday’s all-star tournament, coaching the Metropolitan Division team.

Source: thestar January 28, 2017 22:37 UTC