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Why Sidney Crosby Won’t Be a Montreal Canadien

It seems as though ever since he was drafted, there have been rumors of Sidney Crosby finishing his career in Montreal. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain is a generational talent, and even at 38 years old, he is still a premier player in the league.

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Could Capitals cause Penguins' Sidney Crosby to change mind about trade desires?

Penguins insider Josh Yohe of The Athletic addressed what's going on behind the scenes for rebuilding Pittsburgh regarding its longtime franchise player.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

How a trade with Penguins could solve Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner problem

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / ESPN / September 17

Burning questions for all 32 NHL teams: John Gibson's impact in Detroit, a Sidney Crosby trade?

With training camps opening up around the league, here's the biggest storyline for every club.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 16

How a trade with Penguins could solve Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner problem

The Toronto Maple Leafs still do not have a proven replacement for Mitch Marner.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win

Sidney Crosby and two other potential options for the Montreal Canadiens

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Matt Grzelcyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Blackhawks to sign veteran defenseman to PTO

The leading point scorer among free agent defensemen this summer will have to settle for a camp tryout.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 16

Penguins' Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

Penguins' Sidney Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

Crosby raised eyebrows when he and his agent suggested earlier in September that the superstar captain could be open to a trade amid the Penguins' ongoing roster rebuild.

How a trade with Penguins could solve Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner problem

Maple Leafs defenseman could assume new role with Toronto next season

Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Sporting News / September 16

Elliotte Friedman drops major hint on when Sidney Crosby could ask for a trade

NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman hinted at when Sidney Crosby might entertain a trade as the entire NHL takes notice of how Pittsburgh's season unfolds.

Sidney Crosby News / Sporting News / September 15

Sidney Crosby brushes off Penguins "tanking" allegations

Crosby not a believer the Penguins are trying to lose

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Makes Blunt Admission on Evgeni Malkin’s Future

Sidney Crosby admitted on Monday that he has not discussed Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Evgeni Malkin’s contract situation with him personally. The Penguins captain, however, said the entire Penguins locker room is ready to support the Russian center as he enters the final year of his deal.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Sidney Crosby Reacts to Marc-Andre Fleury Rejoining Penguins

Sidney Crosby welcomed the news of Marc-Andre Fleury’s return to the Pittsburgh Penguins for one last game, calling it a fitting way to honor the goalie who helped define an era of Penguins hockey.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Sidney Crosby Sets the Record Straight on His Future in Pittsburgh

For weeks, speculation about Sidney Crosby’s future has swirled around the hockey world. On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain made it clear—he’s not going anywhere.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Sidney Crosby reaffirms commitment to Penguins: ‘This is where I want to be’

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby still sees his future in the Steel City. Despite the Penguins in the midst of a rebuild that has witnessed the

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Penguins GM Dubas explains how Marc-Andre Fleury’s PTO came to be

Marc-Andre Fleury will see the crease for the Pittsburgh Penguins one last time. Instead of fading into retirement or signing a one-day contract with the Penguins to retire with the club, the veteran goaltender will make one more appearance for the team he won three Stanley Cups with, after signing a PTO.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Expectations for Penguins Goalies in 2025-26

From making bad decisions while playing the puck to allowing goals on the first shot of games, there’s no question that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending has been questionable.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Penguins’ Prospects With the Best Chance to Make NHL Roster

With training camp right around the corner, the Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for a season that will be full of growing pains and learning curves.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Breakaway on SI / September 13

Penguins Set New Standard With Marc-Andre Fluery Signing

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently announced that franchise icon goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is returning to the team on a professional tryout contract. Fleury last played with the Penguins in 2017, winning his third career Stanley Cup, and leaving as the top goalie in franchise history.