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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

Local hockey fans are likely looking forward to seeing Sidney Crosby, one of the game's all-time greats, in town when the Utah Hockey Club hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

But before Connor McDavid arrived on the ice, his idol - Sidney Crosby - was the face of the NHL for over a decade. Crosby dominated similarly to McDavid, racking up 1,027 points and three Stanley Cup Championships in his first 12 seasons.

With that, Toronto should do all they can to acquire superstar Sidney Crosby and give ... of the playoff picture, giving Crosby a legitimate chance at a Stanley Cup once again before he ultimately ...

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.