Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby's agent Pat Brisson discusses potential trade and team outlook
The future of Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has once again sparked discussion as the team prepares for a season where they are expected to be one of the league’s “sellers.” Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson of CAA Sports, spoke to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, noting that while Crosby remains loyal to Pittsburgh, there’s always a possibility that circumstances could change depending on the team’s performance.
Pat Brisson addresses Sidney Crosby’s future, Pittsburgh Penguins trade rumors, and playoff prospects
Brisson told LeBrun that while Crosby “for sure only sees himself as a Penguin for life,” the agent is leaving room for flexibility if the Penguins’ season does not go as planned. He added, “it’s always a possibility, you know? It’s been three years, they haven’t made the playoffs. It all depends on how Sid is going to be and how the team is going to do.”Brisson emphasized that Crosby deserves to be playing playoff hockey every year, and the decision about staying or moving will largely depend on Pittsburgh’s results.
Despite the ongoing trade chatter, Brisson and Crosby’s camp see virtually no chance of a blockbuster trade before the start of the 2025-26 season. The Penguins have yet to move any of their top trade assets, Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, and Erik Karlsson, since last season’s trade deadline. Crosby could still open the season alongside these players, both to maximize their trade value and to give the Penguins a chance to compete for a playoff spot.
Pittsburgh Penguins team outlook and Sidney Crosby’s mindset heading into 2025-26 NHL season
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas told LeBrun the organization’s priority is to return the team to perennial contender status, whether through veteran resurgence or accelerated development from younger talent.
Crosby, speaking with Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin, reflected on the challenges of losing. “I think everybody thinks that the buzzer goes and you lose a game and that sucks, but there’s so much more than that,”he said. “It’s the roster turnover, the unknown, the uncertainty, the question marks — that’s the stuff that’s tough.” He added that the experience has given him a greater appreciation for the years when Pittsburgh was always competitive.
Crosby also reiterated his desire to compete for as long as possible, highlighting that while he remains committed to the Penguins, his camp is aware that the team’s trajectory will heavily influence his options. Fans can expect him to start the season in Pittsburgh, but the future beyond 2025-26 could hinge on the team’s ability to return to playoff contention.
While Sidney Crosby is still expected to remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the foreseeable future, Pat Brisson’s comments underscore that nothing is set in stone. The upcoming season will be a critical measure of both the team’s performance and Crosby’s ongoing pursuit of playoff success and potential Stanley Cup contention.
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Pat Brisson addresses Sidney Crosby’s future, Pittsburgh Penguins trade rumors, and playoff prospects
Brisson told LeBrun that while Crosby “for sure only sees himself as a Penguin for life,” the agent is leaving room for flexibility if the Penguins’ season does not go as planned. He added, “it’s always a possibility, you know? It’s been three years, they haven’t made the playoffs. It all depends on how Sid is going to be and how the team is going to do.”
Despite the ongoing trade chatter, Brisson and Crosby’s camp see virtually no chance of a blockbuster trade before the start of the 2025-26 season. The Penguins have yet to move any of their top trade assets, Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, and Erik Karlsson, since last season’s trade deadline. Crosby could still open the season alongside these players, both to maximize their trade value and to give the Penguins a chance to compete for a playoff spot.
Pittsburgh Penguins team outlook and Sidney Crosby’s mindset heading into 2025-26 NHL season
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas told LeBrun the organization’s priority is to return the team to perennial contender status, whether through veteran resurgence or accelerated development from younger talent.
Crosby, speaking with Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin, reflected on the challenges of losing. “I think everybody thinks that the buzzer goes and you lose a game and that sucks, but there’s so much more than that,”
Crosby also reiterated his desire to compete for as long as possible, highlighting that while he remains committed to the Penguins, his camp is aware that the team’s trajectory will heavily influence his options. Fans can expect him to start the season in Pittsburgh, but the future beyond 2025-26 could hinge on the team’s ability to return to playoff contention.
While Sidney Crosby is still expected to remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the foreseeable future, Pat Brisson’s comments underscore that nothing is set in stone. The upcoming season will be a critical measure of both the team’s performance and Crosby’s ongoing pursuit of playoff success and potential Stanley Cup contention.
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