Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers are favorites to win the Stanley Cup for the third consecutive year. Now, according to a report by Jeff Marek, the reigning champions could take a key player away from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
“Erik Karlsson has always been attached to the Panthers. Every year it was: ‘Panthers are interested in Karlsson.’ I don’t know if it’s going to happen, but if he’s going to move somewhere, maybe throw a dart there.”
In recent weeks, the Penguins have been involved in many rumors about Sidney Crosby and the roster construction for the final stretch of the legend’s career. Karlsson has gained momentum as a possible candidate to leave the team.
Did Sidney Crosby get traded from the Penguins?
No. Sidney Crosby was not traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite numerous rumors linking him to the Colorado Avalanche to join forces with Nathan MacKinnon, there are currently no signs that such a move is going to happen.
Another team that has been mentioned as a possible destination to finish his career is the Montreal Canadiens. However, Crosby’s agent himself confirmed that the star will not be leaving the Penguins.
However, the big question is what will happen if Pittsburgh gets off to a slow start in the 2025–26 season. That could trigger a potential trade around the deadline, with the Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina being a key date to watch.