Gary Roberts on Sidney Crosby, Penguins Memories & the Mindset That Changed His Career
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A special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry Richert and Jay Caufield featuring Stanley Cup champion, NHL All-Star and former Pittsburgh Penguin Gary Roberts.
Roberts looks back on a remarkable NHL career built on toughness, scoring, fitness and longevity. He shares why his two seasons in Pittsburgh remain some of his favorite memories, what made Penguins fans so special, and what he saw firsthand from a young Sidney Crosby, including the morning Sid was back on the ice working on his passing after being unhappy with his game the night before.
Gary also tells the unforgettable story of arriving at his first Calgary Flames training camp, failing the fitness tests and being called out publicly by “Badger” Bob Johnson — a moment that ultimately changed the course of his life and career. He reflects on the fierce Calgary-Edmonton rivalry, fighting and scoring his way out of the American Hockey League, becoming a 50-goal scorer, and returning to the NHL after serious neck injuries.
Plus, Roberts explains how training Steven Stamkos helped launch his second career in player development, why today’s athletes have to take fitness and nutrition seriously, and the advice he gives young players: whatever you’re good at, become great at it.
Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive and Zerorez Commercial.
Business owners can save 15% with Zerorez Commercial using promo code ONETEAM15.
Produced by 1TEAM Media.
00:00 Gary Roberts on fitness, training & Jay Caufield
01:20 Pittsburgh Penguins memories and becoming a fan favorite
05:10 Fighting less, scoring more & finding his NHL identity
09:30 Badger Bob Johnson and the fitness test that changed everything
14:08 Training Steven Stamkos and building a second career
20:30 Calgary vs. Edmonton, the AHL grind & earning an NHL spot
26:50 Sidney Crosby stories, Pittsburgh love & Roberts’ greatest career moments
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Gary Roberts on Sidney Crosby, Penguins Memories & the Mindset That Changed His Career
The Larry & Big Man Show
461 views
A special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry Richert and Jay Caufield featuring Stanley Cup champion, NHL All-Star and former Pittsburgh Penguin Gary Roberts.
Roberts looks back on a remarkable NHL career built on toughness, scoring, fitness and longevity. He shares why his two seasons in Pittsburgh remain some of his favorite memories, what made Penguins fans so special, and what he saw firsthand from a young Sidney Crosby, including the morning Sid was back on the ice working on his passing after being unhappy with his game the night before.
Gary also tells the unforgettable story of arriving at his first Calgary Flames training camp, failing the fitness tests and being called out publicly by “Badger” Bob Johnson — a moment that ultimately changed the course of his life and career. He reflects on the fierce Calgary-Edmonton rivalry, fighting and scoring his way out of the American Hockey League, becoming a 50-goal scorer, and returning to the NHL after serious neck injuries.
Plus, Roberts explains how training Steven Stamkos helped launch his second career in player development, why today’s athletes have to take fitness and nutrition seriously, and the advice he gives young players: whatever you’re good at, become great at it.
Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive and Zerorez Commercial.
Business owners can save 15% with Zerorez Commercial using promo code ONETEAM15.
Produced by 1TEAM Media.
00:00 Gary Roberts on fitness, training & Jay Caufield
01:20 Pittsburgh Penguins memories and becoming a fan favorite
05:10 Fighting less, scoring more & finding his NHL identity
09:30 Badger Bob Johnson and the fitness test that changed everything
14:08 Training Steven Stamkos and building a second career
20:30 Calgary vs. Edmonton, the AHL grind & earning an NHL spot
26:50 Sidney Crosby stories, Pittsburgh love & Roberts’ greatest career moments
Follow us on social media:
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X: https://x.com/LarryAndBigMan
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