Is Sidney Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh? That’s the question on everyone’s lips throughout the NHL. The most logical destination besides Pittsburgh is Montreal, and everyone knows it.

If Dubas did trade Rust and Rakell, though, he could gain key pieces for his attempt at a very fast, machine-like rebuild. The Penguins are certainly also willing to trade Erik Karlsson. The veteran defenseman is tricky because of his full no-movement clause, but he’s believed to be open to joining certain teams.

As the speculation grows around Sidney Crosby potentially asking for a trade out of the Pittsburgh Penguins, an NHL insider unveiled which might be the team's best chance to retain the veteran.

The NHL's annual free agency period opened on Tuesday at noon, and you can keep up with the Penguins' signings here

With few intriguing forward pieces remaining on the free agent market, many teams are turning to the RFA market and the trade market to upgrade their top-six.