Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe voiced his frustration regarding the ongoing trade speculation surrounding Sidney Crosby, fueled by the Spittin' Chiclets podcast duo of Ryan Whitney and Paul
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is over addressing what have become constant trade rumours with his team staring down missing the playoffs for a third straight season.
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As soon as the monster deal went down, talks emerged that the Penguins could be trading their captain to Colorado... Full story below:
With the Pittsburgh Penguins floundering, all eyes are on what they'll do with Sidney Crosby. There's been talk of a Penguins fire sale and that it includes Crosby, but hockey insider Chris Johnston doesn't believe that's happening.
Following last night's blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen, rumors about Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh began swirling leading to debates.
On Friday night the Colorado Avalanche did what many believed to be the unthinkable when they traded away franchise winger Mikko Rantanen, sending the star forward to the Carolina Hurricanes in what can only be described as a truly blockbuster type of trade deal.
Every time trade talks involve the Colorado Avalanche, Crosby’s name arises. His friendship with fellow Nova Scotian Nathan MacKinnon has made some people believe a Crosby trade to Colorado is a foregone conclusion. Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney have made quite the post-playing careers for themselves. When they speak, the hockey world hears it.
The Avalanche sent Rantanen, a pending unrestricted free agent, to the Carolina Hurricanes, receiving Martin Necas, Jack Drury and two draft picks in return. With the Chicago Blackhawks taking on 50% of Rantanen’s cap hit in the deal, Colorado has $5.6 million in cap space, fueling speculation about an upcoming major addition.
Colorado Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon spoke candidly about his feelings following the blockbuster trade that sent his longtime teammate Mikko Rantanen away from the only franchise he'd ever played for. "It's unfortunate," MacKinnon said, per DNVR Avalanche. “Losing a great friend, great teammate. I’m gonna miss him.
The NHL’s trade season is upon us, and the weather forecast is cloudy, with a chance of blockbuster deals. The Colorado Avalanche sent shockwaves through the NHL last weekend, facilitating a three-team trade to move superstar winger Mikko Rantanen.