Breaking news brings clarity about Sidney Crosby’s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2025-26 NHL season amid trade rumors.

The superstar placed a phone call to endorse Paul DeFazio, who was hired by Columbus after 25-plus years in the Penguins organization.

Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh is no longer a sure thing. As the Penguins continue to struggle, reports suggest the legendary captain may be weighing a shocking decision.

Skenes was all of three years old when Sidney Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins, and when Paul Skenes was selected first overall by the Pirates in 2023, Crosby's Penguins had not qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2006.

After being drafted first overall by the Pirates in 2023, Paul Skenes arrived in Pittsburgh surrounded by buzz and expectations, and has lived up to them all. He was named the National League Rookie of the Year,

Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t have long to wait to see Mike Sullivan behind a bench at PPG Paints Arena. The two-time Stanley Cup winner and franchise leader in coaches’ wins will be back in Pittsburgh coaching the New York Rangers on Oct.

The NHL announced Monday it will open the 2025-26 season with a tripleheader on Oct. 7. The Florida Panthers will raise their Stanley Cup banner ahead of a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks at 5 p.m. ET. The Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers (8 p.m.) and Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings (10:30 p.m.) will follow that.