Crosby's Steady Hand: Hagel's Take on Canada's Heartbeat
Brandon Hagel peels back the curtain on Sidney Crosby's quiet command, the pulse keeping Team Canada alive in Olympic prep. The Penguins icon's presence steadies a squad loaded with young guns and vets chasing gold. Decades in the league teach you Sid's the ultimate even-keel leader when pucks fly fastest.
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