According to Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos, writing in his updated Trade Board 3.0 and speaking on Sportsnet 590 The Fan, Kypreos acknowledged that Crosby hasn’t yet landed on his Penguins trade watch list, but urged fans and insiders to “keep a close eye” on the situation in Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Penguins now know their travel schedule and the big games coming this season. From California to Sweden and all points in between, the train will soon leave the station. We’ve got the full Penguins schedule and continued our Top 25 prospects countdown with surprising depth that has NHL dreams from 20 to 16.

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Crosby recently called Columbus Blue Jackets director of hockey operations Rick Nash to recommend longtime Penguins staffer Paul DeFazio as the team's new head equipment manager. Crosby's endorsement worked, as the Blue Jackets announced they hired DeFazio on Tuesday.

Sidney Crosby's recent assistance in securing a new job for a Penguins staffer in Columbus has ignited trade rumors. His endorsement, confirmed by Ric

Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh is no longer a sure thing. As the Penguins continue to struggle, reports suggest the legendary captain may be weighing a shocking decision.

In an interview after playing in the “Match of the Year” charity game in Moscow, the Capitals captain was asked by Match TV whether a trade for Penguins captain Sidney Crosby or fellow Russian legend Evgeni Malkin could improve Washington’s Stanley Cup chances.