Overview

• Agent Pat Brisson moved from dismissing rumors to saying a trade is “always a possibility,” shifting the tone of public discussion.
• Crosby said he is not ready to leave Pittsburgh yet but acknowledged the grind of recent losing seasons.
• The captain begins a two‑year, $17.4 million extension that includes a full no‑movement clause at $8.7 million per season.
• Speculation highlights Colorado and Montreal among potential fits if Crosby ever seeks a contender, though no move is imminent.
• Some analysts, including Mark Madden, suggest a trade would be likelier after the 2025–26 season than at a midseason deadline.