Reports have surfaced claiming NHL legend Sidney Crosby has delivered a “heartbreaking announcement”—though no one seems to know what it is.

The internet exploded overnight after a suspiciously vague headline from a site no one had heard of until yesterday went viral:
“SAD NEWS: NHL FANS AND BRAD MARCHAND SHED TEARS AND PRAY FOR SIDNEY CROSBY AND HIS FAMILY AFTER THE HEARTBREAKING ANNOUNCEMENT.”

Naturally, panic ensued.

“I was halfway through a Tim Hortons double-double when I read the headline,” said longtime fan Karen Puckner. “I didn’t even click the article—I just started crying. Because that’s what the headline told me to do.”

Brad Marchand Allegedly in Tears

Reports—again, unconfirmed and possibly fictional—suggest Bruins star Brad Marchand was seen sobbing into his jersey while lighting a candle for Crosby in an undisclosed locker room. When asked for comment, Marchand allegedly said, “I don’t know what happened. I just saw the headline and assumed the worst. I mean, it said ‘PRAY’ in all caps.”

The Mysterious “Announcement”

Attempts to discover what the actual “heartbreaking announcement” is have been unsuccessful. Some speculate it could be:

Crosby considering switching to decaf

A minor parking ticket in downtown Pittsburgh

A slight discomfort in his pinky toe

Or, as one fan on Reddit put it, “just another clickbait trap designed to milk our emotions like an overworked Zamboni.”

Despite the complete lack of details, Twitter has declared this the “saddest moment in hockey since the invention of the shootout.”

NHL Issues Official Statement

In response to the mass confusion, the NHL released a brief and pointed statement:

“We have no idea what you’re all crying about. Please click responsibly.”

Final Thoughts

While Crosby himself has yet to confirm or deny any life-altering announcements, one thing is clear: vague, emotionally manipulative headlines are alive and well—and apparently devastating.

Until the mystery is solved, fans are advised to remain calm, stay hydrated, and maybe read past the headline before emotionally spiraling.