Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) faces off against Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in the third period overtime of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Friday Faceoff: Should the Colorado Avalanche trade for NHL superstar Sidney Crosby?

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman slammed the gavel on live television regarding the notion of the Pittsburgh Penguins trading Sidney Crosby to the Colorado Avalanche. Crosby signed a two-year extension with Pittsburgh ahead of this season,

While many have downplayed the idea of a trade involving Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, the truth is that the franchise could do well kick-starting a full rebuild by moving its star players.

Nathan MacKinnon’s childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and an offseason neighbor back home in the Halifax area of their native Nova Scotia. One of his closest friends, too.

Nathan MacKinnon’s childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and an offseason neighbor back home in the Halifax area of their native Nova Scotia. One of his closest friends, too.

Nathan MacKinnon outdueled his good buddy Sidney Crosby as the Colorado Avalanche beat the struggling Penguins, 4-1, Tuesday at Ball Arena.

DENVER — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was encouraged by much of the Pittsburgh Penguins game Tuesday. So, too, was coach Mike Sullivan who had little to criticize as his team outplayed Stanley Cup contender Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

Everything points to the Penguins and the Avalanche coming together for a Sidney Crosby deal at the NHL trade deadline or in the offseason.

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon played a key role in helping Team Canada win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament by defeating the United States 3-2. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 at Ball Arena. Artturi Lehkonen opened the scoring for the Avs after giving them a 1-0 lead 6:36 into the second period.

The Avalanche has been active before the trade deadline, but could we see a splash like acquiring Sidney Crosby to pair with Nathan MacKinnon?

Crosby's name gained traction in rumors after he played alongside Avs forward and longtime friend Nathan MacKinnon at the 4 Nations Face-Off, fueling speculation about a reunion in Colorado. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun reported on Monday that Pittsburgh has no plans to move Crosby.