Overview

• Crosby said he’s “not there yet” on leaving but noted the grind of recent losing seasons, while agent Pat Brisson now calls a trade “always a possibility.”
• Local analysis characterizes Pittsburgh as early in a rebuild under GM Kyle Dubas, a trajectory that fuels questions about Crosby’s late‑career priorities.
• Crosby is entering the first season of a two‑year, $17.4 million extension and holds a full no‑movement clause, giving him control over any potential move.
• Speculation highlights Colorado as a leading fit due to contender status and Crosby’s ties to Nathan MacKinnon, with Montreal also floated by analysts as a viable option; these scenarios remain hypothetical.
• A Sunday rumor roundup cites opinion that, if a move ever happens, it could be more likely after the 2025‑26 season than at the trade deadline, underscoring that no deal is in motion.