NHL rumors: Sidney Crosby, Penguins not on same page yet about new contract

While Sidney Crosby has repeatedly said he would prefer to retire as a part of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the only team for which he has played in his NHL career, Crosby and the organization have reportedly not begun formal negotiations for an extension on his Crosby's 12-year contract, which will expire at the conclusion of next season. The Athletic's Rob Rossi reported today that while Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and Crosby's agent Pat Brisson have not formally negotiated any extension, there is confidence on both sides that something will be worked out around the beginning of the new league year on July 1.