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Sidney Crosby talks new linemate, retirement timeline

During his annual radio appearance Monday, Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby addressed his ongoing adjustment to skating alongside a new linemate following a condensed preseason. He noted that a compressed schedule reduced preparation time to build chemistry with Nick Robertson, who has stepped into a role previously held by Bryan Rust.

In the same discussion, the captain touched on his future in the sport, pointing to the upcoming World Cup of Hockey as a realistic milestone while leaving his ultimate retirement timeline open.

Additional perspective came from management, as Kyle Dubas spoke about how the abbreviated training window affected goaltender evaluation. The team now prepares to open its schedule on the road with a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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