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NHL News: Sidney Crosby’s agent drops comment that casts doubt on his future with the Penguins

A strong admission casts doubt on Sidney Crosby’s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins just days before the start of the 2025-26 NHL season, planting the idea of a major setback for the franchise.

Sidney Crosby with the Pittsburgh Penguins
© Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesSidney Crosby with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Sidney Crosby is undoubtedly a star for the Pittsburgh Penguins and a central figure if the team hopes to improve its performance in the 2025-26 NHL season. Meanwhile, as rumors about his future begin to circulate, his agent Pat Brisson has delivered a statement that could cause a stir among fans and across the league.

The Penguins have missed the playoffs for the past three seasons, creating doubts within key parts of the roster. Pittsburgh needs to change its reality, and to do so, it must rely on Crosby as its cornerstone.

Questioning Crosby’s future is effectively undermining the Penguins’ hopes of making a deep run next season. Far from being a casual rumor, it was Brisson himself who shook things up by saying that Crosby leaving the franchise is a possibility.

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Crosby’s agent said that anything could happen regarding the veteran forward’s future with the Penguins. “Let’s put it this way. It’s always a possibility, you know?,” Brisson said about Sid’s future in an interview with Pierre LeBrun.

Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on April 23, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins

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Brisson compared the situation to that of NFL star Tom Brady, who left the New England Patriots to win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “If the team keeps missing the playoffs, it’s understandable that questions about his future arise,” added the Penguins star’s agent.

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What does Crosby want?

Crosby has expressed his desire to remain a key player for the Penguins for life, even though Brisson left the door open for the possibility of a team change. For now, it seems like a statement aimed at putting pressure on the franchise to adjust its plans and compete for glory.

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