IS SIDNEY CROSBY BETTER OFF LEAVING THE PENGUINS?

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a relatively quiet start to the Free Agent Frenzy, mostly signing depth players like Anthony Beauvillier, and Blake Lizotte to shorter-term deals. Is that enough to keep the team competitive for Sidney Crosby, or would Crosby be better suited heading elsewhere? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado and OverDrive host Bryan Hayes weigh in on the situation

[@CanadianBongRipper]

Hayes smoking crack thinking Crosby would go to Toronto.

[@cocob777]

ahahha last team he would join.

[@PatDK]

Absolutely. If anywhere in Canada, he would go to the Habs I think

[@andrewnelson7010]

He’d have to sign for league min😂

[@whysskrilm8049]

Dear TSN, Hayes is the host of a Toronto radio show that talks primarily about the Leafs. He and Jeff O'Neil are unabashed homers, and are presumably popular among Leafs fans. But please stop subjecting the rest of us to their opinions on anything beyond the realm of Toronto. They're local media, not national. Stop trying to make them national. Sincerely, the rest of Canada

[@SuperDevmister]

Leafs make the Playoffs every year….Habs aren’t making the playoffs….ya super bias

[@jmacyourlife]

Jeff O’Neill is a big time homer, but you haven’t watch enough Overdrive to see Hayes criticizes this team more than anyone. He might love the Leafs but he’s brutally honest when they need it

[@KptKrunch9481]

@@jmacyourlife The point here is Hayes is a huge homer. How would you like watching Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick, and Dustin Nielson host a 'nationally televised' daily sports talk show on TSN and spend more than half of it talking about Edmonton sports? Yeah, thought so. This is why the rest of Canada can't stand the Leafs, Argos, etc. they get shoved down our throats continuously. As mentioned in another post here, if Crosby did sign it would need to be a bargain basement contract based on your cap situation, and only way he signs a team friendly deal is if you're as good as the Oilers, and the Leafs aren't even close to the Oilers. If Sid leaves Pittsburgh to sign on with his 'dream' team, it's the Habs, and if he wants to play for a cup contender, it's somewhere in the US. I'd love to see him play with McDavid and Drai and who knows? But we're in the same boat as the Leafs, it would need to be a very friendly to the team deal

[@matt914]

Crosby in Montreal would be insane

[@tomwilson3969]

He would want to go to a cup contender, not another lottery contender

[@HabsNation809]

@@tomwilson3969in 2025-26 the Habs will be a contender

[@matthew7827]

@@tomwilson3969You guys are doubting montreal bruh. Yea i agree montreal shouldn’t sign crosby because of his age but also Montreal getting better every year and the fact they had about 40 one goal differential loss, imagine if they won like half of them.

[@tomwilson3969]

@@matthew7827 Crosby will be retired before montreal makes the playoffs again

[@matthew7827]

@@tomwilson3969 dude we are gonna make it after this year, just wait and see

[@pixelj4877]

Shocker. The guy from Toronto says come to Toronto because it doesn't get bigger than Toronto. This message provided by the Toronto Sports Network. Toronto.

[@helloimshawn]

Rent free 😂

[@nadaduo1765]

So true

[@cocob777]

They love themslef so much

[@mattm6580]

That's not what he said. He said New York and if not New York then Toronto. And Corrado is also from Toronto and he said Montreal.

[@Angelabarbosadominguez-it4fh]

its Sad. ending for the GOAT. but he aint goin no where.🙏

[@jasonkh4]

He has done so much for the game that he’s earned the right to shape his own destiny, but it would be hard to see him playing anywhere but Pitty, and I’m not even a Pens fan per se. Just have nothing but respect for a guy who’s played the game at an all-time level with nothing but integrity throughout his entire career. Sid is fkn GOATED 💪🏼🐧🏆

[@AlexQC9]

Only 2 spots where I can see Crosby going, Colorado or Montreal..but probably won't happen.

[@misschrysalis]

It's crazy nobody mentioned Colorado. Sid's best friend plays there and they're legit contenders. Not to mention it's in the other conference so he wouldn't be playing directly against the Pens and stepping on toes. Not like if he requested to go to rival NYR lol could you imagine how much that would piss off the Pittsburgh fan base? He wouldn't do that in a million years.

[@GunGoBang]

Hes retiring in Pittsburgh, this video is ass juice that was taken from a garbage can left out in the sun..

[@jackmaloney9936]

Could see Vancouver too because of tocchet and Rutherford but he’s probably stays in pit

[@ethanparker7900]

Why? He is a lifer in pittsburgh and hes got 3 cups, 4 cup finals and 5 conference finals. I think he's satisfied. I am not a penguins fan but at the same time this is an opportunity to see someone play whole career with one team so just leave the guy alone

[@wookiee420]

If Montreal has a great season then he will end his career as a Habs.

[@cocob777]

With Demidov Next year and our young core with + 1 year of experience, it actually works really well. Suzuki and Cole already have more playoff experience then the whole Maple leafs team.

[@wookiee420]

@cocob777 I agree!

[@mattm6580]

Lol

[@Sophieparty4edits]

In your dreams buddy

[@themdabreaks]

You guys are on glue. Crosby will never play in Toronto. He wants to win another cup, and that won’t be in Toronto.

[@mikepagliaro2123]

Hayes you're insane. He'd never play for the Leafs 😂😂😂

[@aepochbrett]

I actually had a dream last night that Crosby requested a trade to the Bruins because he was sick of playing against Marchand and wanted to play with him. They are also a contender. Habs and Avalanche make sense but it was a funny dream with a slight bit of logic

[@philipdumont2286]

I disagree with Corrado , Lemieux stayed in Pittsburgh because he was the owner...if Crosby goes somewhere it's to win a Stanley cup with his Nova Scotia friend MacKinnon with Colorado Avs

[@Slipings]

Yes come play with McDavid and Draisaitl to win your 4th cup. Imagine a Hyman-McDavid-Crosby line or better yet Draisaitl-McDavid-Crosby or Draisaitl-Crosby-McDavid

[@tudormiller887]

Yeah! The Oilers could start another dynasty with Crosby on their roster. 🇨🇦🏒🏆

[@kinolokki5953]

their salary cap might disagree

[@wati8995]

You’re on glue to think they’d all play on the same line. The power play would be even better then it already is though.

[@pghdrummer1654]

so mcdavid needs sid to win a cup? lol

[@GunGoBang]

Crack smoker

[@EchoTheBerner]

CLICKBAIT SWEET

[@sharkie911]

Crosby grew up as a Habs fan and with the way rebuilding is going, it'll only be logical he signs in Montreal. Not sure why Toronto is even mentioned (oh right, TSN lol).

[@chr970]

Dream on. That’s funny.

[@lancegallant3647]

I said exactly same and deff did not see your comment !!! Good call agreed

[@chr970]

@@lancegallant3647 that it’s funny?

[@sharkie911]

@@chr970 just to clarify. I don't think he'll sign in Montreal (he'll most likely finish his career in Pittsburgh). My point is not sure why Toronto is even mentioned.

[@chr970]

@@sharkie911 staying in Pitt agreed

[@Jcrashnss]

What the hell Crosby to Toronto..they already have bunch of stars and theu cannot do anything in playoff.

[@BINZify]

i wanna see SID Retire in PITS

[@stug5041]

He’ll never go. He’ll retire and be AGM the next day if he wants it. And ownership there has made it clear to keep trying to win. The pens were pitching Tarasenko this offseason- that says it all about where they’re at.

[@nadaduo1765]

These guys are so jealous that a great Canadian play's in America 😂 Like he would have an interest playing for basket case Leafs franchise lol, he's staying and mentoring the next generation of Penguins

[@lancegallant3647]

Childhood team period esp the way were going Habs Up Crosby Montreal bound

[@codymacdermid8225]

This is the kind of coverage you can expect till October.

[@stevenmorrison5864]

He would be go with Boston playing along with Marchand

[@yep.x1000]

BAHAHAHAHA Hayes keep dreaming!

[@morgannield5996]

Sid should go full Sith Lord and come to Washington

[@Fouetzky]

To be fair that would be absolutely fucking diabolical!!!

[@GreekboyyD]

😂

[@JohnSmith-jb2jf]

IT WAS SAID THAT YOU'D DESTROY THE CAPS, NOT JOIN THEM!

[@aepochbrett]

The difference between Crosby and Lidstrom is that the Wings made the playoffs every year of Lidstrom's career. He had no reason to even consider a change. Who knows if he would have felt differently if they started sliding sooner

[@SophondaCox]

Damn. Analyst pool is looking real shallow.

[@dayzovc]

Toronto hasn't proven they're a resilient playoff team so no way Crosby goes there. New York Rangers does make a lot of sense. Canadiens is extremely unlikely as the team is still super young and hasn't even gotten a sniff at the wild card as they've been out of the playoffs since 2021.

[@neostar63]

Dubas needs to do a much better job. Crosby deserves better. I don’t see him moving but if he does it’s got to be the Avs I reckon.

[@alexevanoski4588]

Why not Vancouver? There’s a lot of connections over there.

[@Kingdennissinned]

The only veteran I would accept on the Habs.

[@lovemydogsandcat1976]

Crosby was a Habs fan when he was growing up. I think the right offer anything could happen.

[@christiancrowell6792]

I'd love to see him in Detroit, we need a second line center (him or zegras). Could you imagine a top 6 of Larkin, debrincat, kane, Raymond, tarasenko and Crosby (or zegras) It'd be a deeper top 6 than toronto's granted torontos top players are better. (Hate saying that)

[@christopherrhorer5192]

I could see Dallas making a play for Crosby and of course vegas. Would love to see him in LA. He ain’t going to Toronto or Montreal that’s just dumb.

[@zartonk]

I swear they throw Montreal and Toronto in these conversations just for the extra clicks..

[@cpellett20]

He’d be better off leaving tbh. Pittsburghs window has closed. Highly unlikely he will but the only teams I could see would be Montreal or Colorado

[@MetalGearShredding]

He doesn't need another cup, he's got three. I think he owes it to his team to stay there

[@PatDK]

Hayes saying Dubas hands were tied. It didn’t help that he went and got Karlsson

[@jlove8445]

In fairness, Kyle Dubas does love Mitch Marner, he is his type of guy. One and the same

[@rodbelding9523]

If Crosby is still hungry to win I would not hold it against him if he left, because the Pens aren't going to be contenders anytime soon. That being said, yeah he's not going anywhere lol. I just do not think he would do that, the Pens are his team.

[@codeman99-dev]

Colorado or Montreal is where he's headed for sure. He'll win that cup and then return to Pittsburgh just after news of signing with the Flyers. Because you know... to stir up useless drama and toss a jab at Jagr. Haha.

[@onkyolive8399]

No team. Retired is the best bet at this stage of career. Won everything already. Nothing else to regret about. Time to enjoy last thing in life is enjoy life.

[@Chriscoles111]

He should Center the 3rd line in Edmonton for league minimum and win

[@matthewgregory8218]

And Gretzky got traded. If he can get traded anyone can. Connor is coming to the end of his contract he could get traded to. Brady T if he does not make the playoffs next year he could get traded.

[@Buckshot99]

Why would Sid sit in a rocking chair in Pittsburgh and wait to die?

[@Raytapia407]

As a rangers fan respectfully that is not happening he’s gonna go play for the avs try to get the cup with McKinnon I doubt he’ll go to his childhood team 😂😂😂

[@SRVaughan1003]

Toronto LOLLLLLLLLLL

[@DrunkwatchMandalorian]

Knew that was coming out of Hays’s mouth

[@Sa_004]

90% pittsburgh, 5% colorado, 5% montreal

[@chrismckay8584]

I see him staying and ovechkin joining him and malkin.

[@65moonwalk]

SC isnt going anywhere , its like putting Tony Soprano in Threes Company

[@NachoVargasMijo]

Damn, Stamkos created a new meta

[@hockeyguy533]

If sid wants to leave to a contending, I bet he goes to the avs with his buddy Nathan mackinnon.

[@user-zg9op7yf7j]

Bryan Hayes has the worst takes. I cant stand this go, such a phony. He thinks people actually care what he thinks.

[@TokyoAlex]

Crosby to Edmonton. Crosby and McDavid win the cup together.

[@nickcicione8455]

Edmonton and call it a day!

[@jakedasnake7703]

As a pens fan this is clearly clickbait for TSN just trying to get views 😂 Crosby ain’t going nowhere regardless if we’re in a rebuild or not. I honestly think we’re gonna rebound slightly this year anyways.

[@stevo6891]

I hope he owns the Pens one day or becomes GM

[@jakedasnake7703]

@@stevo6891 finally someone with a good take!

[@stevo6891]

@@jakedasnake7703 I been saying it since he became a Penguin.. I even share the same birthday as him 8-7-87

[@bucketophil]

Crosby with bis buddy MacKinnon in Colorado.

[@forrestbrown7432]

The idea of Sid leaving Pitt is comical. He is going to retire a Penguin…he has built too much to water down the ending of his career at some other org. To bring up the Tom Brady comparison is silly also, Tom left simply because there was more money in Tampa. Sid took less money in his earlier contract to make room for others. In a dream world, the only team I could see Sid going to is the Avalanche…play with his best friend and enjoy the game more before he retires. Again…dream world lol.

[@BobsUruncle-dl7cs]

Time for Sydney to hit Toronto to wait for Mcdavid.

[@elliotwalton6159]

If Crosby wants another Cup he'll have to take a shot elsewhere. If he stays, his career will end with a whimper, skating off into the sunset. If he's fine with that, all the best to him.

[@achillesninja]

Lmao. Didn't shake Lindstrom hand. But ok bud.

[@TechTokOffical]

I hate to say it...but absolutely. He deserves to retire with an upper management who isn't just content with the winning of the past. A management who will get him the support he needs. They used him for everything he had to give and no leaving him out to dry

[@nathanmulcahy2297]

Dubas wanted to trade marner to improve his old team. Maybe he'll trade crosby to improve his current one

[@r81moxxi90]

If he goes anywhere and wants to win. It would be Edm or Col, so he can win. The other Canadian teams have done anything but. May as well stay in pitt if you think Tor or Mon is a legit destination-Homer's 🙄

[@ericmacgillivray537]

He's Canadian hockey first I say he moves

[@andrewnelson7010]

Guys can we stop, he’s not leaving

[@VEGANzUmebies]

Come to Montreal

[@KadeRiley-hq8gc]

If Crosby wants to win another cup before he retires it will have to be out of Penguins. Penguins need a rebuild and it will take years which Crosby does not have.

[@baohoaily]

Maybe with the Avs.

[@JohnSmith-jb2jf]

Check their cap situation lol

[@Kingdennissinned]

Crosby with demedov

[@eddy5097]

Crosby coming to Toronto

[@mrsir4274]

Why do toronto fans always think every player is going to play there. I still hear them talk about how mcdavid is going there. Giver b*lls a tug

[@jfayiii]

Anxiously awaiting the so-smart 'it's a business' trolls that are in the Stamkos fiasco vids.

[@alexzervobeakos7519]

If anywhere Colorado to win a cup with Nathan. The end.

[@biffdanielson2820]

Fact: 1967 😂

[@jockejocke1]

"the entirety of her career" 😂😂

[@jonathanboivin9454]

Crosby is staying in Pittsburgh. He said it multiple times. This narrative from the media (especially canadian media) has got to stop.

[@GunGoBang]

I hope this video gets ratio’d

[@TOCC50]

Whalers, Thrashers, Nordiques or North Stars.

[@gigio8989]

Always wanted to play for the habs.

[@TOCC50]

Her career

[@asmrmetalman1061]

Crosby will not leave the penguins even if he probably should.

[@TheJimmyStDenisShow]

Crosbys going to Detroit

[@KyleFunk21]

There’s actually no words in the English language to adequately describe the level of stupidity that these guys produce. Truthfully, this is the very worst of hockey media. Anywhere.

[@brentholyrider1075]

No way

[@brendan8637]

Retires

[@maaanix316]

Ha Bryan Hayes 😂😂😂

[@mattm6580]

After being in Pittsburgh for 15 years, if he leaves he will want to go somewhere like Florida or Vegas.

[@Fouetzky]

To be completely honest, objectively and rationally, he SHOULD leave the Pens and let them get the moon for him. But it's incredibly likely Sid won't ever leave Pittsburgh. He is the Penguins and the Penguins are Crosby's team. The moment he retires he'll become an AC or player development consultant or something like that for the team. But we can never say never. Brodeur left the Devils (and it felt SO wrong all along), Modano left the Stars, Alfie left the Sens, Iggy left Calgary... all guys you would have said at the stage Sid is at, that would never leave their teams. IF he plays one year or two with another team tho, it's Colorado with Mack (he always said he'd love to play with him) or Montreal to complete his childhood dream. There's really no other choice.

[@datriaxsondor590]

Ya, ofc. Crosby needs to go to Toronto, to piss away his twilight years on your garbage franchise. Nailed it. 👌

[@Joeblow12349]

Dream on you guys

[@wolfeusmc2011]

He is NOT GOING ANYWHERE! He's already won it all he has nothing else to prove....and he almost dragged a Penguins team into the playoffs single handedly. If he's able to win a 4th with his team.... that'll prove he's 100 percent on the mount rushmore of Hockey

[@Joeblow12349]

Give your head a shake Hayes

[@nukualofa6957]

Never play for the Ranagers sorry

[@KingSteady]

TSN smokes crack off camera. 😂😂😂

[@RyanM0526]

Crosby is a bruin. Play with Marchand, his buddy Bergeron is in the front office. Can play with Pasta would automatically become his best wing he’s ever had. Stays in Northeast

[@joydjinn8692]

Crosby will never join NHL's clowns but if he do. He will their most talented center.

[@ilmco]

✨Utah 💆🏻‍♂️✨

[@user-bi8yo2kc1v]

I can’t believe hayes gets paid to speak 🤦‍♂️

[@joshuamason4432]

He is not going anywhere they can talk all they want

[@AbesamisM]

crosby is going to edmonton ok. lmao

[@trevordaugherty5479]

I can't see Sidney Crosby staying for a rebuild, option 1 plays in Colorado with MacKinnon, 2 goes to a wild card team like Nashville with Stamkos, or 3 Florida panthers for a repeat cup run.

[@user-sg8ld2hp6z]

It’s Boston or Colorado other than that he’ll stay in Pittsburgh, only way he’s leaving is to play with his best friends