Avalanche on edge after insider reveals Sidney Crosby's retirement plans amid trade rumours
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The Colorado Avalanche are on high alert after an insider revealed surprising details about Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby's retirement plans, adding fuel to ongoing trade rumours that could shake up the NHL landscape.
Crosby's future has recently become a major topic of speculation.
Avalanche on edge after NHL insider drops major Sidney Crosby retirement update.
Julien Trekker from Hockey Unplugged writes that Pittsburgh Penguins insider Josh Yohe outlined Sidney Crosby's potential retirement plans in a recent article published by The Athletic.
"While there's been no shortage of speculation about Crosby's future in Pittsburgh, most of the discussion tends to revolve around potential trades rather than his eventual retirement." -Trekker
As Crosby approaches his 38th birthday on August 7th and enters the penultimate year of his current contract, speculation about his retirement is expected to intensify.
In a recent Q&A, Yohe was asked how much longer the Penguins' captain might continue playing and whether he'd aim to chase a few milestones before retiring. He responded by outlining several factors that will influence Crosby's decision but indicated that retirement could come following the 2028-29 season.
Best guess at how many more years Sid plays before retiring? Is passing Jagr for #2 all time and/or 2000 points important milestones for him personally if you had to guess?
I don't think those numbers are terribly important to him. I'm sure he'd love to reach them, but I don't think it's what drives him.
How much longer he decides to play depends on many variables:
How is his health? (Avoiding concussions is very important to him)
What is his level of play?
Are the Penguins showing signs of improvement?
To me, those will be the big questions next summer, when only one year will be remaining on his deal.
I could see him retiring after the 2026-27 season if any of the above three questions don't have the desired answer.
But because we're having fun here, if I had to guess, I'll predict that Crosby's final NHL season will be the 2028-29 campaign. Just a guess, though. If he goes out by winning the Cup 20 years after his first one, well, wouldn't that be just about right?
I don't think those numbers are terribly important to him. I'm sure he'd love to reach them, but I don't think it's what drives him.
How much longer he decides to play depends on many variables:
How is his health? (Avoiding concussions is very important to him)
What is his level of play?
Are the Penguins showing signs of improvement?
To me, those will be the big questions next summer, when only one year will be remaining on his deal.
I could see him retiring after the 2026-27 season if any of the above three questions don't have the desired answer.
But because we're having fun here, if I had to guess, I'll predict that Crosby's final NHL season will be the 2028-29 campaign. Just a guess, though. If he goes out by winning the Cup 20 years after his first one, well, wouldn't that be just about right?
Crosby's decision will significantly affect not only the Penguins' immediate future but also their long-term prospects.
If he retires or moves on, the team risks losing a key mentor who plays a vital role in developing young talent and inspiring Pittsburgh's next generation of players.
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