Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has built a large fan base during his 11 NHL seasons, among them Hockey Hall of Fame member Wayne Gretzky, who told Sportsnet on Monday that he's marveled at Crosby's play during the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
"I watch him play a lot because I admire the way he plays," Gretzky said. "It's not a big secret. I think he's the best player in the game. He just sees the game the right way; he always has. He's on a different level when he's playing like he is right now."
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