The Likely Canadian Team to Land Crosby If He Were to Be Traded Is Named by Josh Yohe
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The reporter Josh Yohe revealed which Canadian team would land Sidney Crosby if he were to be traded out of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
It's no secret that the Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a terrible start to the season, with an 8-12-4 record at the last spot in the Metropolitan Division.
But the underwhelming prospects and the aging core could force him to part ways with key members of the team.
While it has been reported several times that Sidney Crosby wouldn't be traded and would spend the rest of his career with the Penguins, Dubas must consider all his options as he enters the team's rebuild.
Honestly, at this point, it seems that no one is safe, even top prospect Rutger McGroarty, veteran defenseman Kris Letang, or head coach Mike Sullivan could be parting ways with the Penguins this season.
A new report even stated that Bryan Rust could be traded soon.
But with Sidney Crosby being a part of that team, he'll always remain in the discussions.
Especially since Josh Yohe speculated about the fact that Crosby could be tempted to waive his no-trade clause if he had the opportunity to join the Vancouver Canucks.
Yohe notably talked about Crosby's ties with Rick Tocchet, Jim Rutherford, and Patrik Allvin, the team's head coach, President of Hockey Operations, and General Manager.
In the reporter's words:
"If I'm Sid and I do want to be traded someday that would probably be my top choice, or right up there.
I do know that he loves Tocchet and he loves Rutherford. I know he likes Patrik Allvin and there are a lot of other former Penguins on that Vancouver roster.
So yeah, it all makes sense to me. I just think it's unlikely to happen. He's a creature of habit and he's incredibly comfortable here in Pittsburgh."
- Josh Yohe
I do know that he loves Tocchet and he loves Rutherford. I know he likes Patrik Allvin and there are a lot of other former Penguins on that Vancouver roster.
So yeah, it all makes sense to me. I just think it's unlikely to happen. He's a creature of habit and he's incredibly comfortable here in Pittsburgh."
- Josh Yohe
In Vancouver, adding an outstanding player like Crosby could completely change the lineup. However, the cost to acquire him would be significant.
If the Penguins change their mind and agree to trade him, that Crosby waives his no-move clause, and the Canucks are willing to pay what it takes, that move could reshape both organizations, giving Crosby a shot at winning another Stanley Cup before retiring.
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