Sidney Crosby's future with Penguins up for discussion following massive Mikko Rantanen trade
Following last night's blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen, rumors about Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh began swirling leading to debates.
On Friday evening, a blockbuster move surprised the hockey world, with the Colorado Avalanche trading winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Friday's blockbuster move, a stun to many, prompted widespread conversation with aftershocks to be seen for months to come. A shocking development in the move is a buzz surrounding a completely unrelated deal.
In parting with Rantanen, the Avalanche shed a lot of salary cap room, creating space that could see them potentially reuniting Nathan MacKinnon with long-time buddy, Sidney Crosby.
A career staple with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Crosby is an unlikely trading chip. That being stated, the rumor mill gained momentum when NHL insider Elliotte Friedman checked in with fans in his most current column.
Sidney Crosby to Colorado is a "long shot"
Regardless of buzz, both Friedman and fellow insider Chris Johnston say that scenario is a long shot, and both have referenced it skeptically.
I know there's a lot of fan/media hope for Sidney Crosby in Colorado this season, but I'd be shocked. I've been shocked before, but that would really do it.
- Elliotte Friedman
- Elliotte Friedman
Unless something changes -- and at this point I have absolutely ZERO reason to believe it will -- Sidney Crosby isn't being traded out of Pittsburgh. He's an untouchable as far as the [Penguins] are concerned, plus he's got a no-movement clause and no desire to be dealt.
- Chris Johnston
- Chris Johnston
The Colorado loyal fanbase can dream about a MacKinnon-Crosby combination, but according to expert analysis, the chance of getting that agreement completed doesn't seem strong.
That being stated, the Avalanche's bold move is a sign of willingness to take a gamble, and everyone in the hockey universe waits with bated breath for them to move again.
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