I hope my son thinks of him as family. I do.
Crosby then revealed he didn't know about any of this, clearly fighting back tears after hearing how much Crosby not only means to Malkin himself, but to his son as well, showing just how much love there is in this relationship.
Ultimately, this may be the final year that the two play together with Malkin set to be a free agent at the end of the current season, but after 20 years together, it's clear the two have grown close with the success this team has had, with NHL fans set to remember the duo as one of the best in league history.