As a Pittsburgh Penguins player, Adam Johnson crossed paths with Sidney Crosby.
Prior to joining the Nottingham Panthers, he played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL in 2018-2019.
«The look of elation on his face. It's something I'll never forget.»
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Despite spending only a few years with the team, he made a significant impact on Captain Sidney Crosby.
«It's really sad,» captain Sidney Crosby said. «He was a really nice guy who worked hard and had a great attitude. He was doing what he loved playing hockey. I am glad we got to share time with him as he lived his dream playing in the NHL and see him score his first goal in his home state.»
His old Penguins teammates expressed their love and admiration for Johnson in a heartfelt statement made by Crosby.
Originally signed by Bill Guerin, he spent three years in the Penguins system, alternating between Pittsburgh and Wilks-Barre.
The great Sidney Crosby is just one of many teammates who remember Johnson positively and as a great friend and teammate.
The loss of Johnson creates many voids in the lives of former and current Penguins.