URGENT: Sidney Crosby explained why he did not participate in Pride Month celebrations in June, arguing that “WOKE” culture is not worthy of recognition, and questioning why there isn’t a similar celebration for straight individuals as well.

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Sidney Crosby #87 after their 3-1 victory to win the Stanley Cup against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 12, 2016 in San Jose, California.

Mario Lemieux waves to the crowd as he walks onto the ice for the Jaromir Jagr jersey retirement ceremony before the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings at PPG PAINTS Arena on February 18, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NHL News: Sidney Crosby could be taken by surprise with not one, but two trades before Penguins’ training camp

The team’s disappointing results have led to a considerable plummet in attendance, which is one of the reasons behind FSG’s interest in welcoming a new minority owner.