#thanks anon for letting me babble abt these idiots bcs people write SUCH good fics abt them its crazy

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Sidgeno recs if you have them please??

OK SO. here is the full version of the shortened version of my sidgeno fic rec list!! this is shortened from my fics bookmarked as recs on ao3, and is literally my favourite sidgeno fics of all time. please read all of them and feel free to tell me what you think because i LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH ok

More Things In Heaven And Earth by CloudCover (Unrated, 23.8k)

The hydrophones have been picking up nonsense for the past three days and Zhenya has had it up to here, honestly.

i must have babbled about this fic for a full fucking week to anyone who would listen after i finished it. MERMAIDS. the way their relationship develops over time. the way. the way EVERYTHING. i love this fic with my whole heart

King's Court by hazel_3017 (G, 4k)

“Yes, hello. My name is Sidney Crosby—” Geno’s jaw drops, and when he turns his head back towards the audience, Sidney Crosby, the Sidney Crosby, is standing by the mic, looking up at the panel of players and introducing himself as if he isn’t the best hockey player in the goddamn world. As if he’s not the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and as if they haven’t all played against him dozens of times before. Or, the one where Sid is training in L.A. when the Kings host their Cup Fan Convention. Or, Geno hasn't been playing up to beautiful Sidney Crosby's standards and is appropriately horrified by this.

one thing you might notice about me is that i am an absolute sucker for fluff like i would do anything for fluff EVER and this fic is SO cute and fluffy and just!! they fall in love. im obsessed w them

Just What Was Rumpelstiltskin Expecting to Do with a Baby, Anyway? by withershins (T, 24.7k)

Turning to a witch to save a loved one's life is one of the riskier gambles a person can take, but it's one that's arguably noble and brave. Falling in love with the witch, though—now that's just foolish.

now if theres any sidgeno fic i have recced more than the first one its this one because OH MY GOD i love this fic so much. like .... the tumblr post its based off of is one of my favourite little blurb posts EVER and withershins captured it PERFECTLY this fic is PERFECT to me..... please read this

Clear Blue Morning by CloudCover (Unrated, 10.4k)

Zhenya is re-looping the hair elastic around Alina's braid when he becomes aware there’s someone standing in the doorway. He glances up, and his hands freeze in place. Sidney fucking Crosby is standing there, looking hesitant, with a half-empty water bottle dangling from one hand.

not only am i a sucker for kid fics i am an absolute SUCKER for single parent/hockey player fics, and this encapsulates my love for that. plus, geno's daughter is adorable in this. i ADORE this fic ive read it like 8 times.

The Magic of His Touch by VelvetPaw (M, 32.8k)

Geno suffers a knee injury at the end of the 2020-2021 season that refuses to heal. A visit to a local witch's shop brings healing and an unexpected touch of magic into Geno's life.   “I want to reduce a little of the heat and swelling so I can get a clearer picture of what’s going on. Do you mind if I cast a small spell?” Sid looked to Geno for permission. Geno bit his lip but nodded hesitantly. Sid closed his eyes and chanted the familiar words softly under his breath. He personally thought of this as his “ice pack” spell since he’d perfected it on himself and his teammates in minors when they got bruised up during games.

ANOTHER WITCH/HOCKEY PLAYER AU like can you tell i love these so fucking much or what. this one is ALSO amazing PLEASE read this like idk how to babble about this fic because im obsessed with everything about it.

you are the one who'd make me lose it all (this) by cinderlily (T, 21.1k)

It starts with a cold. AKA, the fic where they are both journalists, Sid marries Geno for healthcare and there is a metric tonne of feelings.

first of all, i love so much of cinderlily's stuff it was hard to like. pick and choose. but THIS FIC.... OUGHHHHHHH. i love "we're married but not for love for this other thing. no we're not in love. guys. guys please." sort of thing and this does it PERFECT ok im crazy

saving nickels, saving dimes by CoffeeStars (T, 6.3k)

Poor Sidney, is what Geno must think. Poor, poor, lonely Sidney. Unloved, unwanted. What a shame it is, to be the best player in his generation but still be no one at the same time.

ANGST. OUGHHH. fics that stab me in the heart are always the best fics. ALWAYS. mutual pining to the death

Starstruck by Anonymous (G, 3.7k)

The first time Geno sees Sidney Crosby he’s crying into Tanger’s shoulder as Sid learns how to walk again on the big screen.

THIS FIC AGAIN BECAUSE I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! nonhockey/hockey is always gonna be my favourite i swear