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

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,

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.

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

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.

If you are thinking that the Pittsburgh Penguins should tank for newly signed Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X disagrees. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast,