Evgeni Malkin comments on whether Sidney Crosby will stay with the Penguins
Sidney Crosby has long been the cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and now his star teammate has shared his thoughts on Crosby's future with the team.
Despite the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent struggles, the presence of franchise legend Sidney Crosby gives fans hope for a potential turnaround and a Stanley Cup run. With Crosby approaching free agency, speculation about his NHL future is rampant. Now, teammate Evgeni Malkin has weighed in on the matter.
"Pittsburgh is Crosby. Crosby is Pittsburgh. No one in Pittsburgh would understand if he changed teams. Although anything can happen, sometimes things happen that have a one percent chance of happening. But before signing my current contract, we talked. And he hold me that the Penguins are us: me, him and (Kris) Letang. I signed my contract. He will probably make the same decision."
It's not surprising that Malkin expects Crosby to stay with the Penguins, especially considering their past discussions during Malkin's free agency. Regardless of whether this is beneficial for the team's future, Crosby's future in Pittsburgh appears secure.
At 36 years old, Crosby had a stellar 2023/24 season, amassing 94 points and almost single-handedly guiding the team to the playoffs. Whether in Pittsburgh or elsewhere, expect Crosby to command a significant contract.
Source: House of Hockey
Evgeni Malkin weighs in on the future of superstar teammate Sidney Crosby
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JUILLET 28 | 166 ANSWERS Evgeni Malkin comments on whether Sidney Crosby will stay with the Penguins Will Sidney Crosby ever leave the Pittsburgh Penguins to play for another team? |
Yes | 29 | 17.5 % |
No | 137 | 82.5 % |
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