Dec 29, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) handles the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the third period at PPG Paints ...

With the team clearing significant salary cap space in the trade, rumors swirled about a potential pursuit of Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. So much so, in fact, that Sportsnet's ...