{"id":479708,"date":"2026-03-01T22:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/479708\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T22:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:18:22","slug":"ny-rangers-and-mike-sullivan-could-lose-star-as-penguins-trade-rumors-grow-in-nhl-after-message-by-sidney-crosby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/479708\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Rangers and Mike Sullivan could lose star as Penguins trade rumors grow in NHL after message by Sidney Crosby"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> have shown since the NHL restart that they are ready to keep competing without Sidney Crosby<\/a>. Therefore, before the trade deadline, there could be movement given as they believe there\u2019s a real chance to compete for the Stanley Cup. Now, there are rumors about a possible negotiation with the New York Rangers.<\/p>\n

According to a report by Elliotte Friedman, Vincent Trocheck could be on their radar. \u201cI heard some teams said that they suspected Pittsburgh could be around Trocheck. He\u2019s obviously from there. I think he wouldd be a great roster fit there. I just don\u2019t know that the Penguins, where they are, are going to be making the kind of trade it would take to get him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crosby will be out for at least a month following his lower-body injury at the Winter Olympics<\/a>, so the trade deadline could be a key moment to add depth to the roster. That way, when the legend returns, he could help establish them as true title contenders.<\/p>\n

Sidney Crosby and his message ahead of NHL playoffs<\/p>\n

Sidney Crosby has already broken his silence to confirm that he will not miss the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs after his injury<\/a>. Therefore, the Penguins must stay alive in the standings while they wait for their leader to return and that could produce a blockbuster trade.<\/p>\n

Penguins and the race to the playoffs<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Penguins have 75 points and are in second place in the Metropolitan Division, which would give them a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, they cannot ease up, as the Islanders and the Capitals are close behind, while in the wild-card race the Red Wings and the Bruins look very solid.<\/p>\n

\"Sidney<\/p>\n

see also<\/p>\n

Sidney Crosby sends clear message about Radko Gudas after Pittsburgh Penguins confirm Team Canada legend is out with injury after 2026 Winter Olympics<\/p>\n

<\/a>\"Miguel<\/a><\/p>\n