PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – Pittsburgh Penguins star captain Sidney Crosby has been named to Team Canada for the 2026 Olympic Games. The official announcement was made on Monday by Hockey Canada. Crosby is one of the “First Six” members of the team as acknowledged by the IIHF.

Ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly preparing for a farewell tour for one of Sidney Crosby's star teammates, following three Stanley Cup championships together.

After a lull in his international career, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby looks to make it three tournaments in a row for Team Canada. He was named Monday as one of that country’s first six players on the roster for the 2026 Olympics.

Every Habs fan’s dream when it comes to acquiring a center for the Habs is Sidney Crosby. Of course, there are many interesting options for the Habs to improve their team, and especially to find a center for Ivan Demidov.

Entering his 21st NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby is reportedly receiving deflating insights ahead of a pivotal offseason in the Steel City.

According to a report from Josh Yohe of The Athletic, Malkin will return to the Penguins for his 20th season in 2025-26, but that will be his final go-around in Pittsburgh.