Young Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Bryan Rust and Conor Sheary played a role in Sidney Crosby winning a second Stanley Cup. It only makes sense that one of them would follow in Crosby’s footsteps as far as spending a day with the honored trophy.
Rust is getting his chance on Saturday, which must be surreal since NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika points out that he’s not that far removed from battling for playing time.
Part of that celebration involves evoking Crosby by taking a little nap with the silver chalice:
Everybody deserves a nap. Bryan Rust shares his bed with the #stanleycup. @@penguins @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/EHUT1KHPPw
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) August 13, 2016
It’s not the only amusing image of Rust’s celebration, apparently.
Rust is the center of attention. "Hurry up," he says with a smile. "It's heavier than it looks." pic.twitter.com/dqV4ZDBUJ4
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) August 13, 2016
Remember that ad about the Cup barely weighing anything when you’re lifting it up over your head? That probably doesn’t apply in the summer, when the adrenaline wears off.
Want more? NHL.com’s Summer with Stanley series has more fun stuff regarding the Penguins’ days with the Cup.
Nick Bonino stands out, for one:
Nick Bonino raised $10,000 for Connecticut Children's Medical Center on his Cup day. Maisie celebrates in the Cup. pic.twitter.com/TgFieCNowv
— Amalie Benjamin (@AmalieBenjamin) August 11, 2016