Avalanche on high alert after Crosby finally addresses trade rumours out of Pittsburgh
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The Colorado Avalanche find themselves on high alert after Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby finally broke his silence regarding the swirling trade rumours surrounding his future in Pittsburgh, a development that has sent shockwaves across the NHL and sparked speculation about whether a seismic move could be on the horizon.
Crosby's name has been linked to the Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens over the course of the offseason.
Sidney Crosby finally addresses trade rumours out of Pittsburgh.
Crosby is well aware of the clamouring from Canadiens fans hoping to see the superstar centre one day suit up for his childhood team.
The longtime Penguins captain told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun in The Athletic that while it's flattering to be wanted, it remains uncertain whether No. 87 will ever be worn outside of the Steel City.
«I get it. Trust me, growing up a Montreal fan and being from not too far from there, I understand how passionate they are. You know whether it's those experiences or guys that I've played with that have played there, or playing there in the playoffs or 4 Nations, all these different things, I get it.
And I get it why that would come up and that sort of thing (speculation). It doesn't make it any easier when you're losing to hear those things. But at the same time, to know that a team like that wants you, it's not the end of the world. It could be worse (he smiled). Yeah, I think that's just part of it.» -Crosby
And I get it why that would come up and that sort of thing (speculation). It doesn't make it any easier when you're losing to hear those things. But at the same time, to know that a team like that wants you, it's not the end of the world. It could be worse (he smiled). Yeah, I think that's just part of it.» -Crosby
Crosby inked a two-year, $17.4 million contract extension with the Penguins last summer, set to begin this season. The deal carries his signature $8.7 million cap hit and includes a full no-move clause, ensuring he controls his future in Pittsburgh.
The 38-year-old Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native's future has remained a focal point as the Penguins have now missed the playoffs in three straight seasons.
Coming off a quiet offseason with few impactful moves, there's little indication that Pittsburgh is poised to take a significant step forward this year.
When asked about speculation surrounding the three-time Stanley Cup champion's future, Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson, told Pierre LeBrun that "it's always a possibility" the veteran could move on if the Penguins' struggles continue.
«Well, it's a reality. First of all, he's been so consistent for 20 years. He had another great year last season. He just keeps going. The comparison is Tom Brady. We want Sidney to hopefully be in the playoffs every year. We want him to hopefully win another Cup or two. So each year the team that he's playing for fails to make the playoffs, it creates a lot of speculation.
In reality, he's not getting any younger. We're here to support him. It's the beginning of the season here. Let's see how things are going. Hopefully they have a great season and the speculation will go away.» -Brisson
In reality, he's not getting any younger. We're here to support him. It's the beginning of the season here. Let's see how things are going. Hopefully they have a great season and the speculation will go away.» -Brisson
Crosby scored 33 goals and added 58 assists across 80 games in 2024-25, surpassing the 90-point plateau for the third consecutive season. Remarkably, he has maintained a point-per-game pace in each of his 20 NHL campaigns.
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