The Pittsburgh Penguins emerged as the top positive surprise of the opening month of the 2025-26 NHL season and began Wednesday at 8-4-2. However, Pittsburgh’s third-period collapse in what became a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs this past Monday night sparked fears among Penguins fans that the rebuilding club could soon meet the expectations many had for it at the start of October. The biggest storyline hovering over the Penguins leading up to the fall involved questions about whether or not longtime captain Sidney Crosby could ask to be traded during or after the season. For a piece produced by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun that was published on Wednesday, Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas revealed whether he would ask Crosby to accept a trade if Pittsburgh plummets to the bottom of the league standings. “No, I would never,” Dubas told LeBrun about possibly approaching Crosby about waiving his full no-movement clause. “He’s got two years, this year and next year,Read More
Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?
