Sidney Crosby Responds to Trade Speculation Ahead of Penguins-Avalanche Game

Could the Pittsburgh icon be on the move?

Sidney Crosby skates during the Penguins' 6–5 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs on March 2, 2025. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

For 20 years, center Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have been inseparable. The Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native revitalized the franchise, won three Stanley Cups, and became one of the greatest players hockey has ever seen.

However, a goodbye could be on the horizon. The still-potent Crosby—due about $17 million over the next two seasons—has been the subject of frequent trade rumors as the Penguins have slumped through a 24-29-10 campaign.

On Tuesday, Pittsburgh is scheduled to play the Colorado Avalanche—a team speculated to have interest in the future Hall of Famer. Before the game, Crosby addressed a question about the potential of him playing with Avalanche center (and Team Canada teammate) Nathan MacKinnon.

"I'm sure there's a lot of hypotheticals out there," Crosby said diplomatically, via Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Crosby was asked if he's aware of how many people in Denver would love to see him and MacK play together after 4 Nations.

"I'm sure there's a lot of hypotheticals out there," he said, closing out his presser.

Pens PR chimed in: "You'll see them together again at the Olympics!" pic.twitter.com/PdDhOY6EBF

— Aarif Deen (@runwriteAarif) March 4, 2025

Per Deen, a Penguins PR representative chimed in that "you'll see them (Crosby and MacKinnon) again at the Olympics"—presumably referring to the Milano Cortina Games of 2026.

The NHL's trade deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

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