Sidney Crosby publicly slams general manager Kyle Dubas

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Janessa Ladouceur
March 11, 2024 (0:21)

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The Pittsburgh Penguins were facing a difficult situation recently, and believed they had found a savior in Kyle Dubas. However, it appears that many individuals are dissatisfied with his management decisions, including a prominent player who has been publicly criticizing his leadership choices.

Crosby Slams Dubas For Poor Management Choices

Sidney Crosby is widely considered as one of the most successful members of the Penguins team, with 32 goals and assists each in 62 games this season. It is reasonable to say that he knows how to make a team successful. However, he has recently been in disagreement with their general manager over some trade deadline decisions.

The most significant of these choices was the decision to trade Jake Guentzel, a highly productive winger, to the Hurricanes in exchange for Michael Bunting. In response, Crosby made a statement praising Guentzel's service to the team and expressing his disagreement with the decision, stating that it is not a reasonable action for the team to take moving forward.

"I don't know. You'd have to ask him why he did that. He was a great teammate, a friend. I think he did everything he possibly could in his time here. It was just a privilege to play with him for the course of the time. Some great memories. It was a privilege. That's all I can say."

Rumors circulate about Crosby's departure from Pittsburgh

There is growing speculation about the future of Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh, following his recent disagreement with Kyle Dubas. Crosby has previously expressed his dislike of Dubas, and his recent separation from a player with whom he had a long-standing friendship and shared on-ice success has only added fuel to the fire.

Crosby has had a successful and lengthy career with the Penguins. However, some people speculate that he may soon leave the team. Fans have already taken to social media to express their appreciation for his contributions to the NHL, while others have criticized Dubas for Crosby's recent decline.

It's uncertain when Crosby will announce his departure, but it's undeniable that he has been an exceptional player for the Penguins for a long time. Hopefully, he will have another opportunity to win the cup before he decides to retire.