Speculation: Crosby to Colorado.... could it work out for all?
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Sweetpotato
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Highly unlikely even though that's his most likely landing spot if they were to move him.
I think it's more likely he stays in Pittsburgh long term and rides off into the sunset, which is the worst option for everyone IMO.
I think it's more likely he stays in Pittsburgh long term and rides off into the sunset, which is the worst option for everyone IMO.
Empoleon8771
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Lol that Penguins fans seriously think nuking the team that has given them 3 cups will somehow result in them being competitive in the near future.
If you trade Crosby and company, this team is going to suck until at least 2028. The Penguins got INSANELY lucky that they sucked when they did in the early 2000s. They're not getting Fleury, Crosby, Letang, Malkin and Staal out of 4 drafts like they did from 2003-2006.
If you trade Crosby and company, this team is going to suck until at least 2028. The Penguins got INSANELY lucky that they sucked when they did in the early 2000s. They're not getting Fleury, Crosby, Letang, Malkin and Staal out of 4 drafts like they did from 2003-2006.
HabsWhiteKnightLOL
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On the other side , a rebuild or a retool is inevitable in Pittsburgh , atleast the Crosby era was a golden era in Pittsburgh
Empoleon8771
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A retool/rebuild is inevitable, but that doesn't mean you need to artificially fast track it.
It might not be about winning championships this time around. If the Pens are worried about putting butts in the seats between now and the end of Crosby's career, a mildly competitive team will be a much more enticing product than a ticket to his swan song.
Here's the thing about it though.
Crosby is never getting traded from Pittsburgh unless he goes Pens management and tells them he wants to be traded. Otherwise he is absolutely unequivocally a lifer with Pittsburgh.
However, in the event that he does go to Pens management and suggests he would be open to a trade... At this point I would also say its fair to say that its pretty likely Colorado is the only team he would want to go play for(Assuming Mackinnon is still with Colorado at least). This would be one of those extremely rare examples in sports(At least in hockey, maybe not so rare in the NBA) where two superstar players really are close enough friends that playing together and trying to win a cup together really would be something they want to do and want to make happen.
But here's the thing about it. The Avs aren't going to pay a ridiculous amount of assets to get Sid if its clear the only place Sid wants to be traded to is Colorado. Nevermind the fact that Sid is approaching 35 years old already and while he's still a great player, he's not quite the caliber of player he was 5 years ago, and the decline is only likely to continue. So I dont think the Avs would pay up the assets Pittsburgh would want/think they would get for trading Sid. That's really not Joe Sakic's way.
I dont think we would pay anymore then a 1st + Good Prospect and then some roster forward the bridge the gap in salary cap.
It's a nice idea to think about, but I dont foresee it ever happening. I think Sid will be happy to retire with the Penguins and I think the Avs would be happy to target a Top 6 Center that much better fits the age of this teams core rather then getting a guy on his last legs for that role, even one as good as Crosby.
Crosby is never getting traded from Pittsburgh unless he goes Pens management and tells them he wants to be traded. Otherwise he is absolutely unequivocally a lifer with Pittsburgh.
However, in the event that he does go to Pens management and suggests he would be open to a trade... At this point I would also say its fair to say that its pretty likely Colorado is the only team he would want to go play for(Assuming Mackinnon is still with Colorado at least). This would be one of those extremely rare examples in sports(At least in hockey, maybe not so rare in the NBA) where two superstar players really are close enough friends that playing together and trying to win a cup together really would be something they want to do and want to make happen.
But here's the thing about it. The Avs aren't going to pay a ridiculous amount of assets to get Sid if its clear the only place Sid wants to be traded to is Colorado. Nevermind the fact that Sid is approaching 35 years old already and while he's still a great player, he's not quite the caliber of player he was 5 years ago, and the decline is only likely to continue. So I dont think the Avs would pay up the assets Pittsburgh would want/think they would get for trading Sid. That's really not Joe Sakic's way.
I dont think we would pay anymore then a 1st + Good Prospect and then some roster forward the bridge the gap in salary cap.
It's a nice idea to think about, but I dont foresee it ever happening. I think Sid will be happy to retire with the Penguins and I think the Avs would be happy to target a Top 6 Center that much better fits the age of this teams core rather then getting a guy on his last legs for that role, even one as good as Crosby.
DudeWhereIsMakar
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I think Crosby is retiring with Pittsburgh.
But trading him to Colorado would be very interesting.
But trading him to Colorado would be very interesting.
Pittsburgh can still win the Stanley Cup this year.
They were first in the most competitive division in the league last year. Yeah they lost to NYI in playoffs - but their goalie completely sucked. No disrespect to NYI - maybe they win anyways - but without their goalie completely sucking, maybe they go farther in the playoffs.
Crosby/Malkin can still win them a cup. Is it very likely? Well no, but it's still possible. Wait it out 2-3 more years, see if you can win another cup, and eventually rebuild when they retire. Anything else is silly.
They were first in the most competitive division in the league last year. Yeah they lost to NYI in playoffs - but their goalie completely sucked. No disrespect to NYI - maybe they win anyways - but without their goalie completely sucking, maybe they go farther in the playoffs.
Crosby/Malkin can still win them a cup. Is it very likely? Well no, but it's still possible. Wait it out 2-3 more years, see if you can win another cup, and eventually rebuild when they retire. Anything else is silly.
Ja Rule
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Crosby ran the early 2000s like Ashanti and I did.
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*sleeping soundly*
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Man that ain't never gonna happen. Would be sweet though.
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Man, Sidney Crosby would be a great 2C on the Avalanche.*wakes up*
Man that ain't never gonna happen. Would be sweet though.
ottomaddox
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Coastal Kev
There will be "I told you so's" Bet on it
Not with the current roster...... they have 0.0% winning anything this season
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Gurglesons
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I think the deal would likely be Newhook + 1st at best if Sid was moved.
deca guard
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i said 2 seasons ago to start the pitt rebuild . and i guarantee if ownership asked sid for sake of franchise to agree sid would . and sid going to avs right now makes them instant faves to meet tbay in the finals . pitt should go all out rebuild /sell off yesterday . too many hard miles on the big 3 for them to lead the team to another cup . but the 3 old vets would be great additions to contenders with young horses
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I proposed that with Maltsev added cause I like him. That's what would make the most sense, abet that is already fairly little.
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Spilot23
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What if instead we take off Newhook and we give you this amazing breaking out LHD that would love to go back to Pittsburgh.
Gurglesons
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There has to be the appearance of value to move Sid.
Newhook would be the Krebs parallel that likely is utter disappointment
True but the Canucks waited forever and looked what happened. They're not even all the way back yet.
