Sidney Crosby leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins: His agent has issued a statement on the possibility
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun a rebuild under Kyle Dubas, and the prospects for Sidney Crosby's future don't look promising, as his agent Pat Brisson issued a statement regarding his career with the team.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun to rebuild under General Manager Kyle Dubas.
The last time Sidney Crosby and anyone in a Penguins uniform touched a Stanley Cup was under Head Coach Mike Sullivan in 2016-17. The team would win back-to-back Cups.
For the Penguins, we'd slowly see the team that won that hardware come apart piece by piece as Ron Hextall and Kyle Dubas have shaped the team in their image.
Will Sidney Crosby Leave The Pittsburgh Penguins?
But a rebuild? For Sidney Crosby, a three-time Stanley Cup winner, the prospect is harrowing.
Instead, his agent Pat Brisson said it all on his Client leaving Pittsburgh, "it's a possibility":
The Penguins forward has also stoked speculation of the possibility of his exit from the Penguins, with this latest quote:
Considering the Montreal Canadiens made it to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, it is an eye-opening statement.
Could the veteran forward feel that he has a better chance of winning under Martin St. Louis rather than the new coach, in Pittsburgh, Dan Muse?
Crosby's $8.7 million contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 NHL season. It's difficult to see where he could land as a free agent, but we imagine it'll be a playoff contender.
The Habs wouldn't be a terrible bet by the sounds of it.
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