Sidney Crosby behind hiring of Blue Jackets equipment manager

DeFazio previously held the position of assistant equipment manager with the Penguins. So he got to work with Crosby, and it looks like he made quite an impression on No. 87.

Crosby kept in touch with Director of Hockey Operations and former player Rick Nash, and they spent time together with Team Canada. So Sid called Nash to refer DeFazio to the Blue Jackets, and that seems to have weighed in the balance.

Having Sidney Crosby as a reference, let’s just say it greatly increases your chances of getting the job.

It’s exactly the kind of story that makes you love a player. Crosby already has everything to be loved with his talent, but he continues to win points with great stories like this.

It’s by leaving their mark off the ice that most players become public darlings.

Let’s face it, if Crosby is ever traded to the Canadiens in the future, he won’t need to do much to become a real crowd favorite in Montreal.

Overtime

– Kyrou is in demand.

– Maybe a good idea for the Canadiens.

– Well deserved.