Crosby Rooted in Pittsburgh: No Signs of Leaving Amid Trade Rumors

Journalist Ben Kuzma, in an article on The Province’s website citing a source, stated that Pittsburgh Penguins captain **Sidney Crosby** is unlikely to leave the club despite ongoing trade rumors. Crosby’s contract with Pittsburgh is set to expire at the end of the 2026/2027 season.

“I really don’t see any reason for this Sid situation. Not because it’s unreasonable, but because he’s so resistant to change. His consistent habits—like entering the building in the same way and practicing on the McDonald’s logo** (Crosby was trying to maneuver the puck strictly along the logo’s edges. — Ed. note)**—indicate a kind of obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Therefore, changing teams would disrupt all of that. Moreover, if Fenway Sports Group decides to sell the Penguins, trading such a player would significantly decrease the team’s value. Likely, new owners wouldn’t want to deal with a franchise lacking its star player who drives ticket sales. While something unforeseen could happen, causing him to reconsider, he has deeply established himself here. I don’t think he has any desire to leave,” the source reported.