Hockey fans and players like Nathan MacKinnon can’t believe that talk about Sidney Crosby and a possible trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins is still ongoing. However, according to a report by Chris Johnston, the team’s front office has reportedly had discussions about the controversial topic.
“I can tell you every single person in hockey is having this discussion. All the people that interact with Sidney Crosby daily are privately having this discussion. I’m not saying they’re having it with him, but everybody’s wondering this. It’s the absolute elephant in the room. It would be naive to think that Kyle Dubas and the Penguins’ front office hasn’t thought about it. That the other front offices and places he might play haven’t thought about it to the point where they’re thinking, we need to keep certain things available in case there’s this trade that could happen. Everybody is thinking about this.”
At the moment, Crosby is the most mentioned name in NHL trade rumors alongside Connor McDavid, as the Penguins don’t look like a playoff contender. That could eventually lead the Canadian legend to consider leaving Pittsburgh.
Is Pittsburgh going to trade Sidney Crosby?
Pittsburgh is not going to trade Sidney Crosby anytime soon, but according to Johnston, the discussion about his possible departure exists and will continue to exist as long as the Penguins fail to show they have Stanley Cup caliber.
“The notion that it’s not a conversation is ignoring that the conversation is happening at the highest levels. Look at their lineup, man. He probably feels an obligation. That’s what makes him different. He actually feels a responsibility not to abandon the ship because of what was passed on to him and how great the organization was to him.”
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In recent weeks, several insiders have pointed out that loyalty is precisely the factor holding Crosby back from considering leaving the team that gave him a chance in the NHL. However, if he becomes convinced that he no longer owes anything to the Penguins, a “last dance” elsewhere could be possible.
