Overview

• Crosby told reporters, “This is where I want to be. I love it here,” as he addressed recurring questions about his future on Monday.
• Speculation reignited after agent Pat Brisson said a move was “always a possibility,” tying any decision to the team’s performance.
• Crosby rejected tanking narratives, saying, “You play to win,” and added that such a mindset is “not the game I know.”
• General manager Kyle Dubas reiterated he will not set a timeline for the rebuild, saying the goal is to methodically build a contender.
• Crosby is entering the first season of a two‑year, $17.4 million deal with a full no‑movement clause, and insiders such as Elliotte Friedman have suggested any trade consideration would more likely come later in the season if the Penguins fall out of contention.