Shocking Sidney Crosby Trade Rumor Gains Momentum Amid 4 Nations Tournament

With speculation of a possible trade lurking in the air, Sidney Crosby has been said to be unmoveable by Penguins GM Kyle Dubas.

That said, one day in the distant future when the veteran captain decides to win a fourth Stanley Cup ring in a new home in preparation for retirement, many think there's one place to ship him: to the Colorado Avalanche, to be reunited again with close pal Nathan MacKinnon.

Hard to believe in the face of Crosby's deep affection for Pittsburgh, yet Wednesday's Sweden-Team Canada matchup in the 4-Nations tourney brought it up.

Watching Crosby and MacKinnon making their trademark magic happen on the ice caused fans to fantasize about a Penguins-Avalanche trade.

Last month's blockbuster that saw Colorado's Mikko Rantanen sent to Carolina brought it up again.

Former linemates of Crosby's Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney speculated on it in a podcast, speculating that the Penguins would ship their captain to Denver.

That said, Penguins insider Josh Yohe was quick to put it to rest, pointing out that Crosby has zero interest in finishing his career in a place other than in Pittsburgh and that he's tired of hearing it.

Nevertheless, having just competed, and still competing, alongside MacKinnon on the world stage, could Crosby possibly be wooed in? The speculation is not diminishing, and a pairing of Crosby-MacKinnon in Colorado is a dreamy one for hockey enthusiasts.