NHL: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins - Source: Imagn — NHL insider talked about a potential scenario of Sidney Crosby's trade out of Pittsburgh (Source: Imagn)

NHL analyst speculates whether $100,800,000 center could lure Sidney Crosby in blockbuster trade move

Modified Mar 01, 2025 04:30 GMT

TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo asked insider Bryan Hayes if Sidney Crosby might reconsider his future with the Pittsburgh Penguins after playing with Nathan MacKinnon at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Crosby and MacKinnon are former No. 1 picks from Nova Scotia and have a strong friendship.

"I'm not sure it happens before the trade deadline," Hayes said on TSN's OverDrive. "It feels like an offseason move."

MacKinnon, who signed an eight-year, $100.8 million contract with Colorado, is one of the league's top players. His contract with the Avalanche will extend until the 2030-31 season. Furthermore, the Avalanche are a contender and could benefit from Sidney Crosby's expertise.

Talking about winning with Nathan MacKinnon in the 4 Nations Face-Off, Hayes shared that if Crosby considers a trade, he would want it done in secrecy and quickly.

"That's the thing. And... if you're gonna get to that conclusion, do it as quickly as you can," Hayes said. "If it's in the back of your mind that you kind of realize, all right, I don't think I can finish this dance. It's gonna get worse before it gets better. And that's likely what's gonna happen in Pittsburgh."

Why are there talks about Sidney Crosby's trade out of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Sidney Crosby is in his 20th NHL season. He has 60 points in 58 games this season. He has scored over 90 points in the last two seasons.

However, the Penguins are struggling near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. In September, Crosby signed a two-year, $17.4 million extension with an $8.7 million cap hit till 2026-27. But it seems like nothing is changing for the team after missing two straight playoffs.

The Penguins may trade Erik Karlsson before the deadline on March 7, but Crosby has stayed loyal to the team. With Pittsburgh rebuilding, insiders are talking about a trade for Crosby to give him another shot at winning a Stanley Cup.

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