It was yet another predictably disappointing season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who showed flashes without ever looking like a serious postseason contender. There were some standouts, to be sure, but the Penguins never had a chance of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs because so many of their big names were disappointing.

The drive that fuels Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is burning as bright as ever, even as his team struggles.

Sidney Crosby remains the NHL's most complete player, according to his peers. The annual NHL Players' Association poll was released on Tuesday, with 663 members chiming in on 12 hockey-related questions.