Lol Crosby is not getting traded to Toronto. The only somewhat plausible scenario he gets moved is if it’s to Colorado to play with MacKinnon. And even that is extremely unlikely
Seems kind of bone headed for Pitt to do this. Yeah, they get a bit younger, but the core is still aging and there isn't enough time to retool before the current core is done.
Pitt has to rage against the dying of the light until they go full tear it down to the foundation rebuild mode, there's not enough time or talent in the cupboard for a retool.
Crosby is worth more than both Nylander and Domi combined.
Let's compare them 5v5.
Crosby first
Expected Goals: 8.4
Takeaways: 26
Points per 60: 3.04
Faceoff Win %: 58.6%
Corsi: 58%
Salary: 8.7MM (2 years left)
Ok now let's look at Willax Nylandomi (a combination of both dudes)
Expected Goals: 7.6
Takeaways: 28
Points per 60: 2.28
Faceoff Win %: 53.5% (just used Domi)
Corsi: 51%
Salary: 10MM (UFA at seasons end)
So trading one Crosby for two players that combined don't has as good numbers and you'll have to pay them a significantly higher amount of money next year to still be not as good?