Sidney Crosby Rejects Retirement Talk at 39 After 74-Point Season

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 21

Sidney Crosby said he has no plans to retire, pushing back on speculation that Pittsburgh’s first-round playoff exit could mark his final NHL game.
In Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship, Crosby said his year-to-year stance reflects roster and salary-cap flexibility, not an intention to stop playing.
The Penguins captain turns 39 in August and enters the final year of his current contract, with talks with GM Kyle Dubas and agent Pat Brisson expected later this summer.
Crosby remains productive enough to extend his career plans: he posted 74 points in 68 games this season as Pittsburgh finished second in the Metropolitan Division.

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