At 36 years old, and with three Stanley Cups, a few rumors stated that the captain could be interested in joining another team. However, others said that he would rather want to end his career in Pittsburgh, where it all started.
Crosby showed last season that he can still perform at a high level in the NHL by scoring 94 points, including 42 goals, in 82 games.
If Kyle Dubas fails to keep him on board, fans are likely to turn against him, and he'll always be remembered as the GM who failed to sign one of the best players in franchise history.