Sidney Crosby: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov… The Canadiens are no longer short on talent. But if Sidney Crosby had to choose just one, it wouldn't be any of these four players.

Sidney Crosby News / Broad Street Buzz / October 1

Sidney Crosby sounds a little less hostile toward the Flyers these days

After a playoff run to remember, the Philadelphia Flyers had the chance to show that this core of players was enough to contend for a Stanley Cup. Their first home game of the 2026-27 season was against the Pittsburgh Penguins, one of their most hated rivals that just so happened to be the team they eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Highlights Key for 7-0 Win Over Rival Flyers

Sidney Crosby liked one thing about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ start to the season after they opened the 2026-27 campaign by demolishing the rival Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / October 1

'Healthy Scratch' Nick Robertson Scores Two on Crosby's Wing

There is something fun about watching Nick Robertson score goals for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs made a terrible mistake. But Robertson seemed like one of those players who was always one chance away from showing what he could do.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 1

The Canadiens’ Targets: The Future of Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby Is the Talk of the Town

Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are big names in the NHL. Ever since the Canadiens have gotten back on track, the names of these two players have been floating around here and there in Montreal.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Penguins’ Crosby, Malkin, Letang set record for most regular-season wins by a trio in NHL history

Three of the greatest players in Pittsburgh Penguins history continue to make their mark on the NHL record books. With a 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's record

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's NHL record

Making history just by setting foot on the ice on Wednesday night, Sidney Crosby captained the Pittsburgh Penguins to a win in their season-opening game in Philadelphia.

Avalanche's latest move shows confidence in Jared Bednar, but will HC deliver?

'Wild West' gets wilder after Golden Knights extend William Karlsson

Patrick Kane had a great message after scoring first goal in return to Blackhawks

Maple Leafs fend off Islanders for coach Jim Hiller's first win

Arizona State hockey coach placed on leave amid probe into player's collapse

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 30

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins season

It's showtime, as the Penguins kick off their 2026-27 campaign where their playoff series came to an end in Philadelphia against the Flyers. With a new

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for longest tenure as captain

Sidney Crosby has set another NHL record. The future Hockey Hall of Famer is entering his 20th season as the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and is now the longest-tenured captain in NHL history.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 29

Penguins’ Kyle Dubas drops Sidney Crosby contract update ahead of 2026-27 season

Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise for many years. Crosby is about to enter his 22nd season with Pittsburgh, and the final year of his contract.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

How many points will Sidney Crosby get in 2026-27?

The NHL season is set to get underway tomorrow, and there are plenty of major storylines for fans to sink their teeth into throughout the league. One of the most historically relevant ones is just how high Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby can climb on the NHL’s all-time point leader list.

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / September 26

Penguins Sidney Crosby's Ready for Another Season

Sidney Crosby is ready for another season. And, honestly, at this point in his career, that's still kind of fun to write. Crosby scored a goal Saturday as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 in their preseason finale.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 16

Penguins' Sidney Crosby gives contract update as season opener approaches

Is an extension on the horizon for Crosby?

Deep Dive: Line combinations and how rare continuity is across the NHL

NHL CBA changes will dramatically alter contracts, playoffs and schedule

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Penguins’ Crosby Praises Oilers’ Hiring of Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers made waves this offseason when they chose to hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach, replacing former bench boss Kris Knoblauch.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9

Penguins Discussing Extension With Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby has been a fixture in the lineup for the Penguins for the past 21 years. It appears he has no intention of stopping that number anytime

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Addresses His Future Before 22nd NHL Season

Sidney Crosby is entering the final season of his current contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the longtime captain is already plotting his future.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 9

Sidney Crosby gives assessment on Oilers coach Mike Babcock: ‘Really organized’

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers leadership group vetted Mike Babcock themselves before the organization hired the 63-year-old coach. Babcock impressed them by how he approaches the game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Sidney Crosby Talks Future, Praises Mike Babcock

Sidney Crosby has spent more than two decades building a legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and despite continued speculation about how the final years of his career will unfold, the 39-year-old still appears interested in finishing where it all began.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

Sidney Crosby Praises Mike Babcock Ahead of Oilers Season

Edmonton Oilers fans have heard plenty about what Mike Babcock could bring behind the bench, but an endorsement from Sidney Crosby carries considerable weight.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Sidney Crosby not in a rush to sign new contract with Penguins

One of the greatest players of all time is giving an update on his future.

It may be time to end the speculation of Sidney Crosby playing elsewhere

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 2

NHL outdoor schedule exposes national television hypocrisy

A team cannot become nationally relevant without national exposure.

Penguins facing a major logjam at forward

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

Six potential trade destinations for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 31

Penguins facing a major logjam at forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of depth up front heading into the 2026-27 season. However, having too many NHL-caliber forwards can create problems of its own. The forward logjam leaves management with difficult decisions before the regular season begins.

Michael Wilbon tears into Connor Hellebuyck after goalie’s trade request

Capitals name Connor Leslie emergency backup goaltender

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 27

NHL’s national television schedule reveals troubling dependence on familiar teams

The NHL released its 2026-27 national television schedule Wednesday, promising 172 games across TNT Sports and ESPN platforms. It also provided another reminder that the league remains reluctant to move beyond the same comfortable collection of teams and aging stars.

Erik Karlsson predicted to land with the Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Eeli Tolvanen

Way-too-early top 10 NHL teams headed into 2026-27

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 18