Friedman Clarifies Crosby Trade Talks Involving Canadiens After Penguins' Coaching Shake-Up
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We have an update regarding the well-known rumors involving Sidney Crosby and the Montreal Canadiens.
As you know, several NHL sources believe that the Habs would genuinely have a very good chance of landing number 87 if he ever decided to leave Pittsburgh, but that's still a big if.
Well, on that topic, insider Elliotte Friedman indeed shared something new.
Elliotte Friedman Has an Update on a Potential Trade Involving Sidney Crosby Following the Departure of Mike Sullivan, Announced by the Pittsburgh Penguins
It's well known that if Crosby is ever traded, it would be because he personally made that decision.
In his most recent podcast, Friedman discussed the impact of Mike Sullivan's departure (the former head coach of the Penguins) and the arrival of a new bench boss in Pittsburgh.
Is Crosby disappointed?
Could this push him to accept leaving Pittsburgh?
Here's the insider's response on the matter.
Elliotte Friedman: Dan Muse head coach hiring will lead to people in Crosby's orbit asking him if he's sure he still wants to stay in Pittsburgh; but "I feel he's loyal to the logo" - 32 Thoughts Podcast
So it's clear that the hiring of Dan Muse could influence Crosby and those close to him, it might get him thinking, but that obviously doesn't mean he's leaving (even if he was extremely close to Mike Sullivan).
Let's not forget the Penguins now have a new head coach, and yes, that will have a major impact on Crosby, who's been with Mike Sullivan for so many years.
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics
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| Montreal | 1325 | 45.2 % |
| Colorado | 1006 | 34.3 % |
| New York (with Mike Sullivan) | 603 | 20.6 % |
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