Penguins fans tell Crosby what he means to them in a touching video

Even fans from Germany sent their special message.

Crosby is in his 20s^Th Season with the Penguins. On September 16, he signed a two-year contract extension with the team.

“I know they value the team. I know what it means to them,” Crosby said in the video. “I really tried to show that through my play and be grateful for that, and hopefully they can see that passion, that energy.”

Fans praised the Penguins captain for getting them into hockey and appreciate the privilege of watching him on the ice for so many years.

“Seeing him come back and show you that anything is possible and when you have difficulties in your own life, if you put your mind to it, if you work hard enough like he did, you can overcome it and become the best did,” another fan said in the video. “He’s just a great role model for everyone. Not even as a hockey player, but as a person, that’s the biggest thing.”

The news made Crosby smile and filled him with gratitude.

“…The support that’s been here over the years means a lot that people feel that way, and I’m really grateful to have had the opportunity to play here,” Crosby said at the end of the video.