If you had asked any Pittsburgh fan a week ago if they thought Sidney Crosby would ever leave the Penguins, they would have told you it was impossible. After 20 seasons with the franchise, every fan believed that their captain would retire as a Penguin.
But all of that changed after his agent, Pat Brisson, hinted in a recent interview with The Athletic that Crosby might be open to a trade. Following days of speculation, the Penguins icon finally decided to clear the air and address the rumors.
What Did Sidney Crosby Have To Say About the Trade Rumors?
Since Brisson sat down with Pierre LeBrun earlier this month, the fans have been left wondering if the face of their franchise could leave next season. When asked about the possibility of a trade, Brisson responded, “Let’s put it this way, it’s always a possibility, you know?”
Brisson pointed out that the Penguins had missed the playoffs for three straight seasons and said his client deserved to be playing playoff hockey every year. The comments only fueled more trade speculation.
But in a recent interview with 93.7 The Fan, Crosby debunked all these narratives. He mentioned, “There are a lot of narratives out there, and I don’t think a lot of those have come from me. So you know, this is where I want to be.”
This is where I want to be. #Pens Sidney Crosby on his future in Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/yI4HPcmEO9
— 93.7 The Fan (@937theFan) September 15, 2025
The Penguins captain said he’s made his feelings clear countless times before. “I love it here, and I can’t keep having to answer the same question over and over because people want to write about that,” Crosby said. “That’s fine, but I can’t really control that.”
Crosby, who signed his latest contract extension with the franchise last year on September 16, continued to emphasize his commitment to Pittsburgh. He also acknowledged that poor team performance naturally leads to speculation.
“Obviously, when you lose and certain things happen, it’s normal for speculation to come up. But that’s just how I feel,” Crosby told 93.7 The Fan.
Since being drafted by Pittsburgh in 2005, the forward has become a cornerstone of the franchise. He led the Penguins to three Stanley Cups (2009, 2016, and 2017), establishing the franchise as a perennial playoff contender. Along the way, he claimed two Conn Smythe Trophies (2016, 2017) and two Hart Memorial Trophies (2007, 2014).
Over his 20 seasons in Pittsburgh, Crosby has collected virtually every honor in the game while remaining the team’s undisputed centerpiece. Just last season, he once again paced the Penguins in points production, putting up 91 points (33 goals, 58 assists) in 80 games.
Now, with general manager Kyle Dubas steering a rebuild and weighing trade options for veteran stars, speculation has grown that Crosby could be eyeing one last deep playoff run before hanging up his skates.
