Sidney Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh could depend on the next lottery

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Is Sidney Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh? That’s the question on everyone’s lips throughout the NHL.

The most logical destination besides Pittsburgh is Montreal, and everyone knows it.

Even if the Penguins aren’t going anywhere, there’s a world out there where Sidney Crosby puts his desire to win behind him and stay where his legend began. Greg Wyshynski spoke to Jeff Marek’s podcast The Sheet and believes the upcoming lottery could have an impact on the 87’s future.

According to the American journalist, if the Penguins, who will be among the worst teams on the Bettman circuit next year, win the Gavin McKenna lottery, it could have an influence on the captain’s future.

His questioning makes sense, because instead of leaving, he could do what Mario Lemieux did and stay in Pittsburgh to help grow the next face of the franchise.

From Mario, to Sidney, to Gavin: that would be three consecutive franchise players. The Penguins would be lucky indeed. Because yes, McKenna has a chance to become Crosby 2.0 and build a dynasty with the Penguins when all seemed lost for this franchise.

But before we can think about that, the club has to finish among the NHL’s worst teams. With captain Evgeni Malkin (for one last season) and Kris Letang, that’s not necessarily going to happen.

The Penguins are also counting on Erik Karlsson. According to Chris Johnston, the Swede won’t be traded to another team. If Kyle Dubas doesn’t get a solid offer for his defenseman, he won’t trade him, period.

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– Ah well.

– Of note.

– That remains to be seen.

– Nice catch.

– That’s a good quality to have.