The Blueshirts remained five points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and will close out their pre-break schedule Saturday in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.

Crosby signed a two-year extension last September. He has repeatedly said he plans to only play for the Penguins. He has a full no-trade clause. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Penguins, wants him to be part of the organization for the rest of his life.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are already one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, but things don’t seem to be looking up any time soon. Already without star