Trade fate emerges for Sidney Crosby's longtime teammate

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Trade fate reportedly emerges for Sidney Crosby's longtime teammate

Originally posted on Hockey Unplugged
By Graham Montgomery | Last updated Mar 7, 2025 10:21 AM ET

Pittsburgh Penguins reporter Josh Yohe revealed Bryan Rusts' trade fate ahead of tomorrow's trade deadline.

Bryan Rust has been a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins his entire career.

He first appeared in games with the team during the 2014-15 season, but didn't become a regular in the lineup until the following season, when he helped the team win the first of back-to-back Stanley Cups.

Rust has overcome a lot of adversity in his career, including a speech impediment that he recently opened up about.

Now the 32-year-old and the rest of his teammates are facing collective adversity as they approach the trade deadline in last place in the Metro Division.

Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has already been working the phones, as he has made two trades, including one involving Michael Bunting.

It is very likely that we will see Dubas make more moves in the next 24 hours, but could Rust be one of those players that gets dealt?

It is certainly possible, but according to Penguins team reporter Josh Yohe, it may be unlikely as he believes Rust will finish his career alongside Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh.

However, he did admit that there is interest in him from around the league.

The Penguins have received phone calls about him, though. He's a player whom many contenders would love to add to their lineups.

It will be interesting to see what happens with Rust moving forward, as he will lose his control come July. It wouldn't surprise me, however, if they never trade Rust. He could be the last of Crosby's teammates still with him in Pittsburgh when Crosby's career ends. - Josh Yohe (via The Athletic)

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