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Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has addressed speculation about the future of captain Sidney Crosby. Dubas said he expected the Pittsburgh captain to see out the rest of his career with the Penguins.
"The intention has always been clear. I think he should finish his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins," Dubas said.
"How long that is? I'm not going to put any limits on Sidney Crosby. He's capable of great things and is still performing at an extraordinarily high level."
If ever Sidney Crosby leaves the Penguins, it will most likely be his decision. Some NHL analysts, including Paul Bissonnette, suggested that Crosby should not waste his talent with the Penguins if the team is not providing him with enough support.
Sidney Crosby shares his intention to continue playing for the Penguins
Sidney Crosby has one year remaining on his current contract, a 12-year deal worth over $100 million signed in 2012. The 36-year-old superstar expressed his intention to discuss a contract extension with the Penguins management during the offseason.
During a media session following the end of the regular season, Crosby said:
"I don't really think like that. I've always just gone year to year. That's always kind of served me well, as far as how I evaluate my game and that sort of thing. There's always a lot of factors. But I think that's separate from talking contract."
Crosby showed up this season for the Penguins, especially toward the end when they were making a last-ditch effort for the playoffs. Crosby had 30 points in just 18 games.
He scored 42 goals and 94 points in 82 games overall, but was unable to take his team to the postseason. He also tied Gretzky for the most point-per-game seasons.
As discussions about Crosby's future unfold in the coming months, Penguins fans can remain assured that their captain's legacy will likely remain firmly rooted in Pittsburgh.
