Will Sidney Crosby retire? What Penguins captain has said about NHL future after first-round playoff exit
The 38-year-old just finished his 21st season in the league.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the playoffs hoping to make another playoff run for captain Sidney Crosby, but that came crashing down as the Penguins fell to the Philadelphia Flyers in six games during the first round. As Crosby has been in the NHL for over two decades, it's fair to wonder when he will decide it's time to retire. Crosby just played in the Olympics for likely the final time, but returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 after three years of missing the postseason.
With the Penguins' season over, all eyes turn to Crosby's future and how the organization will handle his final years in the NHL. Here's what Crosby has said about retirement. SN's NHL HQ: Live NHL scores | Updated NHL standings | Full NHL schedule Will Sidney Crosby retire?
Crosby still has a year left on his contract and will likely return for the 2026-27 season for another year with the Penguins. Crosby played in 68 games this season but still produced 29 goals and 45 assists for a total of 74 points, leading Pittsburgh back to the playoffs for the first time in a few years. Crosby has not acted like someone ready to retire.