Ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly preparing for a farewell tour for one of Sidney Crosby's star teammates, following three Stanley Cup championships together.

For his career, Malkin has 514 goals and 832 assists, so he has been a constant staple of the Penguins offense during his career. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs back in 2009 and won the Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP in 2011-12, so there is no question that he is going in the Penguins' Hall of Fame when he retires.

Muse is replacing a two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach in Mike Sullivan, inheriting an aging core of superstars — Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson — that averages nearly 37 years old, and facing a fan base starved for playoff hockey after missing the postseason three consecutive seasons.

Entering his 21st NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby is reportedly receiving deflating insights ahead of a pivotal offseason in the Steel City.

Penguins trade rumors suggest that a former Norris Trophy winner could be on the move with a West Coast club being a potential fit.

According to a report from Josh Yohe of The Athletic, Malkin will return to the Penguins for his 20th season in 2025-26, but that will be his final go-around in Pittsburgh.

Pierre LeBrun Names Veteran Penguins Forward Atop Trade Candidate List originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of a pivotal offseason, and NHL insider Pierre LeBrun made it clear on TSN's "OverDrive" that the front office is fully open to change.