Hockey fans, get ready to see some serious star power on the international stage. Sidney Crosby is packing his bags for Switzerland, as Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that the legendary Pittsburgh Penguins captain will join the men's world hockey championships.

This marks Crosby's fourth appearance at the prestigious tournament and his second consecutive year representing his country. The 38-year-old superstar became available after the Penguins were bounced from the NHL playoffs in Game 6 of the first round by the Philadelphia Flyers two weeks ago.

Crosby's addition comes with a roster shuffle. The New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal has been ruled out as a precaution due to injury, while Philadelphia's Porter Martone and New Jersey's Dawson Mercer were added to the squad earlier in the day.

One burning question remains: will Crosby take over the captaincy from San Jose's Macklin Celebrini, who was initially set to wear the "C"? The decision hasn't been announced yet, but Crosby's leadership credentials are undeniable.

Speaking of credentials, the Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native is a member of the IIHF's elite "Triple Gold" club—having won Olympic gold, world championship gold, and a Stanley Cup. He's a two-time Olympic gold medalist, with his most iconic moment coming when he scored the championship-clinching overtime goal against the U.S. at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Add to that three Stanley Cup titles with Pittsburgh and a gold medal from the 2015 world championships, and you've got a player who brings unmatched experience.

This appearance follows Crosby captaining Canada to a silver medal at the Milan Cortina Games in February, though a lower-body injury cut his tournament short and sidelined him for nearly a month. Now healthy, he's ready to lead again.

Canada opens the 17-day, 16-nation tournament against Sweden on Friday. With Crosby in the lineup, expect the red and white to make some serious noise in Switzerland.