A sullen Sidney Crosby speaks of Jake Guentzel‘s time with Penguins, teammate and friend

[@GWh135]

You can tell he knows it’s over for Pittsburgh. We knew it was gonna happen but it’s still sad to see. Respect to Crosby from Tampa

[@FirewagonHockey]

not as bad as the tarasenko trade they'll be fine

[@highdesertbiker]

Bro I live in Pittsburgh and I'm a HUGE hockey fan. The way management treated this team after the 2x cup win was so terrible and pathetic. I couldn't even go to a game this season.

[@GWh135]

@@highdesertbiker I’m going to the Lightning game in Pittsburgh next month to see the dumpster fire myself. Really unfortunate how they’re handling the team, I worry that my Bolts might be heading down the same path.

[@highdesertbiker]

@@GWh135 Oh man it's a bummer when your team has no moral and zero chance of making the playoffs. Maybe I'll grab a SRO table and see you at the game! It's still amazing to see pros play.

[@kurtwpg]

This core isn't as old as the Chicago core was when they fell apart. It's literally as old as the old Chicago core is now. They got a legit middle 6 guy and probably one or more future NHLers for Guentzel.They should listen to offers for anyone, including Sid.

[@Nokin92]

He sounds so defeated, it’s tragic because he’s had an amazing season for being 36

[@haydengowing4423]

As much as I feel for the pens, this is what happens to every team after they make cup runs. The crazy part is that you guys got 3 cups out of it. Tons of teams trade picks and prospects to get cups and never get there, they all end up back in rebuilds and the cycle continues. I think everyone saw this coming eventually, I think it should of happened a few years ago and it got dragged out but it’s rebuild time for sure.

[@williewalker8048]

Very observant analysis. What sucks for Sid is he's still got the fire and the legs and sadly not the supporting cast he once had.

[@donniedoesdishes]

bunting is on his way@@williewalker8048

[@jamaldee2355]

Yeah you’re right just thought the penguins had one more run in them

[@HitmanHockeyCards]

Its ironic that the SHarks trading for Karlsson is what totally wrecked the team and put them where they are now (losing Josh Norris and the pick that turned into Stutzle) and they ship Karlsson to pitts and he sinks that ship too. But to what you stated, they got 3 cups out of it... the Sharks made so many moves and didnt get anything out of it, that their last move - the Karlsson trade, was the worst one of them all.

[@BrandonHilikus]

ya them and chicago should be happy. 6 cups between them and now they are finally on decline. just doesnt feel right with no sid and ovi in the playoffs though

[@pc3666]

Sid is a class act, full stop!

[@rundna]

This is as shellshocked as I have ever seen him wow.....

[@SammieDee.]

He's not shell-shocked he knew the trade was coming, don't think he wasn't in conversation with Dubas. Sid is upset and disappointed as he worked his ass off all summer so he would never miss the playoffs again, and Pens went out and got EK who's been less than stellar. Smith for the most part who has been not near up to par. He's frustrated and probably very concerned and then lose 6-0 to the Caps at home and disappoint the fans and tonight pretty much sealed the deal on their post season. At least last yr was right down to the last game. This is the first of March, there's very, very little window left. Ps then reporter sticks phone in his face. Same dude that asked stupid questions last loss

[@iannewman3641]

He wants out

[@Bluemander]

@@iannewman3641he’s not going to leave.. which is unfortunate but understood

[@iannewman3641]

@Bluemander he won't get traded by the deadline but there's no chance he's a penguin in 24-25. Just look at him. He's done.

[@TheLsp2011]

@@iannewman3641 be real, he’s more likely to retire than change teams

[@Calabrin1]

I’ve followed Sid’s career very closely. I’ve never heard him sound this defeated.

[@YoYoYoYoYoYoPeace]

I'm a pens fan but at this point I wouldn't mind seeing Sid get traded. Which feels insane to say now, but if the next 10 years are just going to be a brutal rebuild where we get worse and worse, I'd honestly rather see Sid get dealt to a contender and possibly win a 4th cup while he's still an elite player. Do any other pens fans feel like this?

[@breakaway2x]

1000% agree. Pens should trade him to the Avs. Let him have a chance while he's still elite.

[@st0rmchild]

I can't picture him wearing any other uniform (other than Team Canada), but I'd love to see him hoist another Cup, and it's not gonna happen in Pittsburgh again for awhile.

[@MarkD699]

@@breakaway2x Boston has the same colors as Pens.

[@eddyf4426]

If you love him, set him free.

[@Bluemander]

@@breakaway2xFu*k the Avs! Come to Vancouver and we’ll go back to back! 😤

[@criss1868]

Of all of the years ive watched Sid and seen his interviews ive never heard him like this. This is bad for the Pens organization. FSG is going to run this team into the ground.

[@FlavorCountryUSA]

Same thought

[@c.9914]

Grim. What a mess.

[@TheBillaro]

fsg is rebuilding the team. they have a history of making the hard moves and fans getting upset then coming out winners. don't you worry

[@frozenyeti253]

I agree, yes it sucks trading jake, but even with him this team was not making the playoffs. Even if Dubas resigned him, that just limits any big changes to the roster and you run it back with likely the same result next season. We are spoiled as fans seeing sid and company win 3 cups, any fanbase would take that in a hearbeat. But its time to look to the future and start getting younger and rebuild. who knows the if any of these players will be any good, but better than jake walking after the season of not making the playoffs. This wont be the only move Dubase makes before the deadline. Do people really want to see more results same as tonight, getting torched 6-0?? @@TheBillaro

[@biggbluh]

Bruh it's the cycle of things! The Higher the Highs... the lower the lows! Father time is undefeated! And that team was so good... they managed to still be the 2nd best Defensive team in the league up until 2 weeks ago... but now save for Sid... they're completely outta Gas!

[@sizzle8558]

when asked if they can turn it around his response wasnt yes, it was I hope, he’s done

[@jamaldee2355]

He shouldn’t lie Because they ain’t making the playoffs were trash

[@TheLsp2011]

@@jamaldee2355 And it’s honestly because of organizational incompetence. The truth was Pittsburgh should have begun a rebuild quite a while ago…. But the organization was under the delusion that they were still contenders. And a lot of the damage came from Ron Hextall, trading valuable assets for ageing veterans, thinking he could make it all in push… there’s a reason why there’s a joke that Hextall was actually a double agent for the Flyers lol.

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

He's clearly not done, but the teams window is shut. Crosby can still play at a very high level.

[@supercooled]

This is what a true leader and teammate looks and sounds like without the usual BS insincerity that most players default to when they're trying to come up with things to say about a fellow teammate or adversity with the team as a whole. Sid shoots from the hip and that is so rare with people in general.

[@henrychenier3693]

Really sad when you see such a great player so clearly upset by the lose of a great teammate! Without Crosby the Penguins may not exist ... he really saved the franchise in his early years with the team. They had many good years there but as everything changes so should this team!

[@vmi4172]

Im a Crysoby hater but that is correct. Sid saved the franchise on the brink of relocating to another city. He will forever be a Pittsburgh legend.

[@mileyroses35]

as a canadian boy sid’s my hero. sucks to see him like this

[@GymGyp]

Consummate professional and teammate. Deserving of the C badge

[@forfuxakes6814]

I guess he’s in shock They just traded Guentzel for Bunting🤣🤣🤣

[@rodbelding9523]

This has definitely been weighing on him, he visibly hasn't been himself the past few games. Sucks to see him like this.

[@dspf68]

as a Rangers fan, it reminds me of Hank when Mats got traded to Dallas. Sucks losing a friend!

[@DustySenecal33]

That's what happens when you have an analytics GM. Stats can't predict the outcome of a season.

[@Bluemander]

The beginning of the end.. 🫡🕊️

[@joelface]

Come to Vancouver, Sidney! Home of the Golden Goal! :P

[@moocat11]

Rutherford saw in Pettersson a Crosby like leader. I think Pettersson critics are fans of other teams

[@peterlawrence7427]

@@sommebuddy nah just do what vagas always does with stone and boom cap space doesn't matter.

[@electronrecycler1072]

Anyone other than the big 3

[@vmi4172]

Man, I would not trust soy boy Dubas to lead a rebuild. Dark times are ahead for Pittsburgh, but it was a hell of a ride.

[@mode1charlie170]

Wow! Kyle really is sucking the life out of this team.

[@kylehope7280]

I have a feeling Sid was blindsided loosing his linemate not cool

[@IamTKEN]

Dubas is literally the worst GM lol wtf

[@jamesbaumbach3294]

Sid is in a No win situation. As much as we would like 2 see him finish his career here. Might be best to get the best value for him this off season. He carried this Team. This year and many years before. I know he is committed to The Burgh. Let the Man chase more Cups

[@rickbeith3336]

Welcome to the Dubas world of incompetence.

[@colevanbalen7205]

sid deserves better than that fucking incompetent dubas running his team. all the best players have gone to different clubs, sid in new colors is best

[@logginginvids]

I know everyone’s clearly devastated about Guentzel being traded, but bringing in multiple pieces that could draw into the lineup as soon as next year is a huge boon for a team that NEEDS young talent. These prospects are already several years into their development. It’s as good of a situation to keep the team going as possible right now.

[@allghilliedup21]

You’re more than welcome to come to the city where you scored the biggest goal for team Canada. :)

[@brendaporter457]

I guess I am old school but I followed sports more closely , such as the NHL and NFL, when there wasn’t so much player movement. Nowadays, if you’re not an avid fan, it’s hard to keep track of which player is on which team.

[@Just-a-Canuck]

Lekerimaki and a 1st send Crosby to the Canucks and let’s bring lord Stanley back to Canada!!!!

[@highlight9014]

must be tough watching guys that CAN put the puck in the net get traded by a team that can't.

[@NifeOO4niff]

Every player on this team should look at Sid's demeanor and understand that they are the reason they are in this spot. Crosby can't do everything himself all season long. There are way too many passengers on this team. Its time to make some deals and bring in some young blood that would actually be excited to play in Pittsburgh.

[@breakaway2x]

Crosby deserves better. Pens should trade him to Colorado to let him have a chance to win a cup with his buddy MacKinnon. Then for Crosby's retirement they can reacquire him for 1 day contract so he can retire as a Penguin. Do this man a service after all he's done for you and the NHL. He doesn't deserve to play on a basement team for his final years.

[@eddyf4426]

As a Canucks fan, I would love to see the Halifax boys team up as a primer for the 2026 Olympics

[@highlight9014]

sentimentality has no place in a professional sports organisation. gino and letang should have never been extended, Carter is 39 and puljujarvi couldn't score in a brothel. this is a horrible trade. if they can pay gino $24.4m for 4 years I can't see why they couldn't do a deal with jake. sentimentality.....

[@Wolfe2001]

Trade his winger and just Fail him as he played awesome all season. Dubas better be cooking in the off season

[@freedomliberty83]

He just traded Sid's best winger ever for Michael Bunting, a guy who the Hurricanes signed as UFA. If Dubas wanted Bunting so badly, he could have signed him last off season and he didn't have to give up Guentzel

[@HappyHalBallard]

You can see he is in obvious pain. God Bless him.

[@shakrmakr]

Dubas is a shitty GM, leave while you can.

[@tjmcmaster]

When you relalize you have lost your power and influence

[@leafsfanforever2896]

Perhaps Guentzel may return to Pittsburgh as a free agent? What are the odds?

[@AlvinRoth-qy3uf]

Dubas is such a fraud.

[@kmanutoob]

Sid deserves better.

[@tylergruen9948]

Sid will never leave the pens, if he did tho….there is only one team, one player. But that Avs would have to move “mountains” no pun intended lol

[@RhondaHill-mi7cw]

There is a difference between the word 'sullen' and being glum. Sidney is glum and it is totally understandable coming from someone who cares about people, his teammates, and his team as a whole. It is an unhappy moment when a friend moves on. He has a lot of reasons to be glum.

[@That90sShow]

Leave this dump franchise.. Mario doesnt own it anymore, time to gtfo

[@sachinruparelia]

Pitts time is over

[@TheLsp2011]

I know he’s accomplished everything that there is, and I highly doubt he will ever play for another team, other than Pittsburgh (he’s more likely to retire than switch teams) But man, it’s kind of sad to see such a legendary career go out on such a whimper. I actually hope he does end up on a legitimate contender for the final couple years of his career. It would be awesome if he got Stanley Cup number four.

[@tedjob21]

As a Rangers fan, I look at Pittsburgh and see a team that hires the wrong guy in Hextall, never should have signed Jeff Carter to the deal he got an they may need to move on from Malkin. I know my team is getting to that point as well.

[@georgebaigent8078]

Crosby is too classy to ask for a trade but I wouldn’t blame him if he did. To play the last few years of a top five of all time career like this is a shame. Go with the Ray Bourque model!!

[@FlyBoysWareHouse]

Pens needs reset. New GM and new promising players. Sid has been one of few who actually tried to save this sinking ship and its really heartbreaking to seeing him like this.

[@Hiddensquid49]

Vancouver would LOVE to win a Cup with you Sid. Remember the Golden goal?, You scored that in Vancouver. Canada ❤ Crosby and always will come home buddy we need a Cup up here and you deserve another one.

[@EpicLulzAtYou]

Everyone knows Sid will never leave pittsburgh but on the

[@Hiddensquid49]

@@EpicLulzAtYou Even Id like to see that.

[@hiphopmastersoshutup]

Look sometimes you have to make tough call on what is best for the team and what help it get better. Now the prospect they pick up could help them next year. It’s not easy to do.

[@jimarcher7665]

Get out Sid

[@xtasydesigns6982]

Dubas is gonna run this team into the ground. Worst GM .

[@johnl2613]

That guy doesn't know poop.

[@Tsarmanderi]

Cmon, the team got great on paper, it's the coaching that couldn't utilize the team properly. That in mind probably should've fired the coaching staff.

[@arseface2k934]

Guentzel was gonna leave anyway, might as well get something out of it

[@nichmiller455]

Please leave, go compete. No one wants to see a Crosby this good mentor new talent. Thats not a way to end a career when you still have the skill and drive he has to win. Not going to happen

[@BigSleepyJoeCooking]

Yeah sid aint happy.

[@coreyk5536]

Dubas stockpiling Soo Greyhounds again lmao Hows that worked out?

[@kaelenjarvis5063]

Just in .. crosby to vancouver

[@MarkD699]

Just in Sid new 1st line Center for the Boston Bruins

[@JaYPeeDee1025]

I think the only way he leaves Pitt is to play with Nate in Colorado

[@wuhaninstituteofvirology]

crosby's favorite childhood team = the habs *will he finish his career in a canadiens uniform ?

[@JackJohnson555]

Crosby is so done with this team.

[@breakaway2x]

Nah, Crosby is a man of his word. He'll stick with the pens in the basement for the next 4 years until he retires.

[@biggbluh]

@@breakaway2x Exactly This! Unless the organization does Him wrong... he'll stay to nurture the next guy over chasing a 4th Cup!

[@semmcstevenson]

Like to see him finish with another team

[@chrisg7731]

If he plays at a high level next year (and let’s face it: even if he doesn’t he’s Sidney Crosby) and the Pens still suck, they could move him during the season to a contender for a world of picks and prospects, he can compete for a cup and then come back to sign with the Pens and try to be part of the rebuild that his trade started. His entire life is in Pitt. There’s more to it for athletes than what happens on the ice/field. He owns a home, his girlfriend has a life, and the Pens are going to make room for him somewhere in the organization once he’s done. He’s not done with the Pens. But he’s definitely done with the 2024 Pens haha.

[@jonpenguin303]

Nonsense. Sid will remain a Penguin. There are already talks about a new long term contract that will keep him until retirement.

[@urboihaz]

Never seen him this down before 😢

[@saulteanuts-vg8iu]

We love you, Sid! 🇨🇦 Go Leafs Go!

[@alphaandomega777]

Sid was gutted he left because he wanted to go to the canes himself to get out of that shit pit Pittsburgh 😂

[@jimgray3346]

Crosby.exe is not responding

[@robertpersson2753]

He aint happy about this one, he might bounce for a playoff team to finish off his career

[@ethanhalladay19]

You can tell he doesn’t have faith but still love how all Sid interviews are the same aha

[@user-ru8ks2zx7e]

He'll be the next one dubas will trade. Dubas don't care about who he trades or what he gives away. He will trade Crosby.....if Gretzky can be traded so can sid.

[@irafair3015]

At this point, for his sake I think Crosby should be traded.

[@kirk4086]

The Pens are done...piss more management, players...its so sad...

[@cindyrussell1581]

Come to the Oilers and play with McDavid.

[@Darkwingdad]

Time to team up with McKinnon. Don’t waste the last great years you have in pitts!

[@Mythos131]

Syd will always be a pen, but I hope he doesn't just flitter away his last few years finishing his career on a floundering team. If he doesn't move to a cup contender he might as well retire.

[@Mythos131]

@@richardwilliams9532I had a feeling I should have looked that up when I was writing it

[@mariuszb2522]

Sad Sid

[@chrispantermakis2332]

As a canes fan bro looks so unhappy rn

[@irafair3015]

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[@lynyrdskynyrd9742]

Looks like Crosby might want out of Pittsburgh... You'd get a lot for him...

[@serviceadvisormaxbyservice916]

Unfortunately the penguins put emotions over winning. When this happens this is the outcome you get. Never should have resigned Letting and Malkin. Should have traded them a long time ago when we could have gotten value.

[@jessepressler208]

There is no way Crosby retires a Penguin. I know Lemieux did, but he is the only hall of famer on the loaded 1991 Penguins to play his entire career in Pittsburgh. Jagr, Recchi, Murphy, Mullen, Bryan Trottier, and Ron Francis all played for other organizations. Malkin and Letang will probably retire in Penguins uniforms. I just don't see Crosby doing so. Messier, Gretzky, Howe, and Jagr all played for multiple teams.

[@ricardofranco7461]

sid to the bruins to be with marcheeeee

[@theretiringbarber]

Poor Sid .

[@slimmychoo2878]

this is the moment he decided to take over

[@insaneiaq]

It’s probably less about Jake as playing on a team that’s essentially out of it before mid March. He’s had great friends go before. Armstrong, Fleury, Talbot, Staal, Kunitz and even Dupuis forced into early retirement. All part of being veteran on the same team for so long. The difference here is the future isn’t as bright as it has been before.

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

look at your 3 rings and get over it

[@jimgray3346]

Crosby.exe is not responding

[@moneyindabank]

He should just retire now.

[@RichardMcGuire-ik6fl]

High respect for Crosby, the business side of the sport is aways tough. If Geno and the others were playing at the level that Crosby has been playing, maybe this trade of Jake wouldn't happen. The pens have had a good run, the rebuild needs to start.

[@rungoodmuch]

Crosby only has a handful of seasons left, should trade him to a cup contender to allow him to try and get another cup. No point in him wasting away for the next 3 years on the Pens who are going to be awful. Avalanche, Vegas, Edmonton, Rangers, Leafs would all welcome Crosby with open arms. I hope we see Crosby in a few different jerseys over the next few years chasing some cups. Storied career and one of the best to ever play the game.

[@conqueredco]

Traded to Avs

[@TheCowboywilson]

I'm so sad for him, and I'm a canes fan. 😢

[@timmholl9238]

I'm sad for him, and I'm a Stars fan.

[@maniacchen]

I sincerely root for Sid, a true Canadian legend, our poster boy for decades, everything a super star should be. He and Nat boy represent what Canadian hockey is...

[@stephenkocot4119]

Sid wants to be a cane too!

[@06rtm]

Crosby should demand a short notice trade

[@stephenkocot4119]

Let's go canes! Go Jake

[@tmills2693]

To have Syd say it was a pleasure to play with you, you know you're a great hockey player

[@obaydabadasaad1020]

welcome to the Kyle Dubes show. When they hired him I knew this was going to happen

[@theliftexpert]

This will force Crosby to request a trade during 2025 to finish his career with a contender.

[@PierLuc111]

It explains clearly the trade rumors... PITT will miss the playoff for the next 5 years..

[@Parmen0901]

Maybe their press should ask him if he is ok staying as a custodian, or if he aspires to compete to win again. But they won’t. Cowards

[@kimguy4159]

Hopefully they can now trade Crosby while they can still get a second round draft pick for him

[@siddiq106]

All good things must come to an end. He had his cups. He should let the GM do his work now instead of sulking.

[@JMExplorations]

I'm not a Penguins fan but I AM a Crosby fan! This guy is a class act and a great ambassador for the game of Hockey. I feel sorry for him that he has to answer these questions because you can tell that he is visibly upset that they traded his friend! You'll always be one of our favorite players Sid!!

[@semmcstevenson]

Penguins are DONE. There’s always next year.

[@kommunisticamperkommunisti8]

These have been sad 2 years for pens fans And there are many More To come

[@BranNew1]

Penguins are Kentucky Fried Chicken’s