NHL Trade Rumor: Sidney Crosby sends subtle message to Pittsburgh Penguins management

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby enters the 2025–26 season with speculation surrounding his future. His recent comments, along with the words of his agent Pat Brisson, suggest quiet pressure on management to keep core teammates Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust. General manager Kyle Dubas now faces a balancing act between roster changes and maintaining Crosby’s trust.