The Greatest Pittsburgh Penguins Players of All Time

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Who is the greatest Pittsburgh Penguins player of all time?

By the measure of championships, individual honors, and lasting impact, Mario Lemieux tops most all-time Pittsburgh Penguins rankings. The full top 5 follows.

1. Mario Lemieux C \u00b7 1984–1997, 2000–2006

   'Super Mario' is one of the most talented players in hockey history and the savior of the franchise. Despite battling cancer and serious back problems, he won two Cups, two Conn Smythes, three Hart Trophies, and six scoring titles. He later bought the team out of bankruptcy, making him the greatest figure in Penguins history on and off the ice.

2. Sidney Crosby C \u00b7 2005–present

   'Sid the Kid' has been the face of the NHL for two decades. A three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Conn Smythe winner, two-time Hart Trophy recipient, and Olympic golden-goal scorer, Crosby is one of the greatest two-way centers ever and the leader of the modern Penguins dynasty.

3. Evgeni Malkin C \u00b7 2006–present

   A dynamic, powerful scorer, 'Geno' won the 2009 Conn Smythe, a scoring title, and the 2012 Hart Trophy while playing alongside Crosby. His playoff heroics were central to all three modern Cups. One of the most gifted offensive players of his generation.

4. Jaromir Jagr RW \u00b7 1990–2001

   A flamboyant, mulleted superstar who won two Cups alongside Lemieux as a young player, then blossomed into a five-time scoring champion in Pittsburgh. One of the most skilled and durable wingers in NHL history, and a fan favorite during the first golden era.

5. Marc-Andre Fleury G \u00b7 2003–2017

   The No. 1 overall pick in 2003, 'Flower' became the franchise's all-time wins leader and backstopped three Stanley Cup teams. Beloved for his athletic, acrobatic style and joyful personality, he was one of the most popular players ever to wear a Penguins sweater.

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