Posting an article from some schmuck doesn't prove he isn't a whiner.
I remember these same fans that everyone hates giving Mario a standing ovation on his game back from cancer. We are an extremely tough fans base but respect people who play the game the right way. See Chase Utley. As great a talent as Sid is, he will never lose that reputation of being a whiner.
Link: https://www.nhl.com/news/part-2-lemieux-gets-ovation-from-philly-fans-in-return/c-658117