Bcarlo25
Joined: May 2018
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Alright. Lot to unpack here.
Personally i think if there was one team in the NHL Crosby would want to go to, it would be Montreal. The story of him returning to end the near 30 year drought would be something.
That said, this is a massive deal for Pittsburgh. There would be a backlash from the fan base, and its a big enough deal that ownership would for sure have to sign off. That gets rid of the retention.
Then try selling it to the owner that you’re just getting back a late first and some mediocre picks, a 5’7’ college kid (who does look good), a blah prospect, and a cap dump. No no.
Without retention it’s Suzuki, a prospect of Pittsburgh’s choosing, and a couple picks