Bryan Hayes of TSN OverDrive got going on the idea of Sidney Crosby potentially changing his mind in regards to finishing his NHL career as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The belief is that Crosby wants to be a lifelong Pen, but based on their record this season and how bleak the season looks, people are starting to wonder if and when Crosby will pivot and look to play for a contender
Hayes, as he often does, tried to throw the Toronto Maple Leafs into a discussion about who should make a pitch for Crosby if he becomes available. As one might expect since he hosts a Toronto-based show, he pitched for the Leafs to push hard if the opportunity ever arose.
But, the more interesting takeaway from the conversation was how Hayes assumed the conversation between Crosby and Penguins’ GM Kyle Dubas would go.
Noting that Crosby is going to drive the bus on anything that has to do with his leaving, the decision to let him leave will extend well beyond Dubas. This is the kind of thing that would go pas the GM and up to ownership. They might decide that the best thing to do would be to get what the team can, but do right by the Penguins’ captain.
In the meantime, Hayes argues that Dubas should be begging for a situation where Crosby wants out or demands a trade
Noting that Crosby is going to drive the bus on anything that has to do with his leaving, the decision to let him leave will extend well beyond Dubas. This is the kind of thing that would go pas the GM and up to ownership. They might decide that the best thing to do would be to get what the team can, but do right by the Penguins’ captain.
In the meantime, Hayes argues that Dubas should be begging for a situation where Crosby wants out or demands a trade
