Crosby - McDavid

Oh God, please no. Just hand them the cup. The sad part is I don't think that's far off from PIT saying yes.

Crosby isn't being traded.

The same would've been said for Gretzky man.. when a good trade comes along a GM will at least co sided it.. this is actually not a bad trade.
Crosby is 29 and has likely had his best years. He'll still be absolutely raw for the next few seasons, but to get a young 21 year old kid who put up only 12 less points than Crosby in addition to Puljujarvi, a 1st, and Benson who has some promise as well is an attractive package. I think after back-to-back cups there's no way he'd accept it. But if they had fallen short this past season that could've happened for sure

I think you are right. It will only ever be a, what if theory but I agree, Pittsburgh would really have to think about a deal which I see as fair. Also it would give them ammo to approach Duchene or something

As a lifelong Pens fan and a huge Sidney fan -- i still cant see how the Pens would say no to this deal. Well done ..