For the first time in nearly two decades, Sidney Crosby’s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins feels unsettled. The captain who has defined the organization since 2005 enters his 21st season at 38 years old, and speculation about whether he will retire in black and gold grows louder with each passing week.

Fans across Pittsburgh debate daily whether the franchise can still contend with Crosby leading the way. Insiders, meanwhile, dissect every comment, every roster move, and every sign of where the franchise is heading. The bigger question looms: can the Penguins rebuild quickly enough to satisfy their most important player?

That uncertainty reached management this week. Kyle Dubas, the Penguins’ general manager, addressed the chatter for the first time. With training camp only days away,

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