Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby teaming up with his fellow Halifax native and friend, Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, is unlikely besides for Canada.
Sidney Crosby, now 37, has spent his entire career in Pittsburgh, but Dubas’ push for a youth movement has sparked speculation that his time with the Penguins could be nearing its end. That chatter gained even more traction after Crosby suited up for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament,
Nathan MacKinnon’s childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and one of his closest friends.
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon played a key role in helping Team Canada win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament by defeating the United States 3-2. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 at Ball Arena. Artturi Lehkonen opened the scoring for the Avs after giving them a 1-0 lead 6:36 into the second period.
Speculation grows as Sidney Crosby might join the Colorado Avalanche to reunite with Nathan MacKinnon after showcasing chemistry at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With MacKinnon securing an eight-year contract and the Avalanche's strong Stanley Cup prospects,
Would the Penguins do the unthinkable and move Sidney Crosby? Pittsburgh's long-time franchise star has repeatedly been linked to the Avalanche.
Sidney Crosby shut down trade rumors linking him to the Colorado Avalanche, affirming his commitment to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite the team's struggles, he remains focused on helping the Penguins through difficult times.