While Sidney Crosby agreed to a two-year contract extension in September that included a full no-trade clause and could keep him with the Pittsburgh Penguins through at least the 2026-27 NHL season, the struggles the Penguins have endured from October through Monday's 2-1 loss to the lowly San Jose Sharks (15-32-6) resulted in Crosby being the subject of trade rumors for the second consecutive winter.

Every time trade talks involve the Colorado Avalanche, Crosby’s name arises. His friendship with fellow Nova Scotian Nathan MacKinnon has made some people believe a Crosby trade to Colorado is a foregone conclusion. Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney have made quite the post-playing careers for themselves. When they speak, the hockey world hears it.

"I'm trying to do everything I possibly can for us," Crosby added on Tuesday. "Be at my best, to give us a chance to win every night, to be a good teammate. We all want to get through a difficult point right now. That's my mindset. All my energy is here and trying to do everything I can here."

Crosby signed a two-year extension last September. He has repeatedly said he plans to only play for the Penguins. He has a full no-trade clause. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Penguins, wants him to be part of the organization for the rest of his life.

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan didn't mince words when addressing Sidney Crosby and the rest of the team's performance during the 2-1 loss against Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks star forward Macklin Celebrini grew up idolizing Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, and on Monday, the two will play against each other for the second time.

Connor McDavid missed an opportunity to play for Canada at the 2018 Olympics when the NHL skipped the event after going to five straight between 1998 and 2014.

Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe voiced his frustration regarding the ongoing trade speculation surrounding Sidney Crosby, fueled by the Spittin' Chiclets podcast duo of Ryan Whitney and Paul

Crosby has found the back of the net in three of his last four games, and the 37-year-old continues to produce at a high level as the center of the Penguins ' first line. Crosby has cracked the scoresheet in four of his last five appearances and is up to 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 13 games this month.

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini faced off against Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby on Monday, the second time they have played against each other this season. Speaking before the game, Crosby didn’t hold back in his praise of the 2024 No. 1 overall pick’s game and mentality.

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan dropped a bold message to Sidney Crosby and the rest of the team after a disappointing 4-1 loss against the Seattle Kraken.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have no plans to trade Sidney Crosby, despite a lackluster season. Pittsburgh is struggling to defend.