Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon spotted at Cole Harbour for rumored Tim Hortons commercial shoot  

By Ankit Kumar

Modified Aug 23, 2024 16:28 GMT

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon were recently seen on a Zamboni at a Tim Hortons drive-thru in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. It looks like they were shooting a commercial, and fans might see it soon. The news was shared on X by the hockey podcast Spitting Chiclets, with the caption:

"Average summer day in Canada."

Crosby and MacKinnon, both from Nova Scotia, have a strong friendship. They grew up in neighboring towns and have spent a lot of time together.

When the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins play against each other, it’s known as the Battle of Nova Scotia. Despite their friendship, they take these matchups seriously.

Crosby spoke about their friendship in October last year (via The Hockey News):

"Obviously we spent a lot of time together, we were neighbors. Over that time, spending time together, training and talking hockey a lot. It's definitely grown and fun to see him doing as well as he's doing. I know he puts a lot into it."

MacKinnon, who grew up admiring Crosby, has said he followed the Penguins closely when he was younger. He admires Crosby’s achievements.

"Obviously we're good buddies. It's always good to see your friends," Mackinnon said (from October 2023).

Despite being almost 10 years apart in age, Crosby and MacKinnon share similar qualities. Both are known for their hockey intelligence and leadership. MacKinnon has praised Crosby’s leadership, saying:

“He’s as good a leader as ever.”

While Crosby has enjoyed a long and successful career, MacKinnon is still working toward his own goals. He admires Crosby’s drive, noting:

“He’s accomplished everything there is to accomplish, but he’s still hungry for more.”

MacKinnon relates to that ambition, even though he’s not yet at Sidney Crosby's level.

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Sidney Crosby's new contract situation with Penguins

Sidney Crosby's new contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins is still not signed. There's little time to the start of training camp, and if he hasn’t signed it by then, he’ll face questions during early-season games in Toronto and Montreal.

Crosby is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2025. Most expect he will sign a new contract before training camp. Penguins GM Kyle Dubas knows Crosby is crucial for the team and the league.

Sidney Crosby wants to stay in Pittsburgh and has a strong bond with teammates like Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin. Though the team’s future is uncertain, Crosby's commitment is clear. The delay in the contract could affect ticket sales and sponsorships, but it is expected that Crosby will sign soon.