Sid the Kid the Captain

Just over a week after the Penguins two prodigal teenage talents took home the NHL's Player of the Year(Sidney Crosby) and Rookie of the Year(Evgeni Malkin) Awards, Sid the Kid added another accolade to his already impressive resume. Already holding the NHL records for youngest player to score 100 points in a season and to win a scoring title, Sidney, still over two months away from his 20th birthday, will now also have the distinction of being the youngest player to be named team captain. Back in January, the Penguins offered Crosby the captain's C, but with the season still in progress and the Penguins trying to make the playoffs, Sidney didn't feel the timing was right. Today, after discussing the idea with team veterans Mark Recchi and Gary Roberts, Sidney accepted the responsibility of team captain.