Needless to say, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby wants to end this drought as soon as possible. "It's difficult when you're cleaning out your locker and stall and you're just thinking [about] how fun it is to play in the playoffs,

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.