Overview

• At the NHL player media tour in Las Vegas, Sidney Crosby said he understands the speculation about his future and called it a hard byproduct of recent losing.
• Agent Pat Brisson told The Athletic that a trade is always a possibility, framing it as contingent on Crosby’s wishes and the Penguins’ performance.
• Crosby begins a two‑year, $17.4 million extension with a full no‑move clause, giving him veto power over any trade through 2026‑27 at an $8.7 million cap hit.
• Pittsburgh has missed the playoffs three straight seasons despite Crosby posting 91 points last year, and GM Kyle Dubas says the club’s focus is an urgent return to contender status.
• Media and fans have floated destinations such as Montreal and Colorado, with Crosby saying he understands the Montreal chatter but offering no commitment to leaving Pittsburgh.