If Sidney Crosby is traded, it won’t be this season, says Frank Seravalli

In other words, Sidney Crosby is not expected to be traded between now and the end of next season.

The best argument to back up Seravalli’s words is the fact that Evgeni Malkin is expected to leave Pittsburgh after next season. It’ s been known since June that the Penguins don’t want to renew his contract.

Seeing the teammate with whom he enjoyed all his success in Pittsburgh could convince Crosby to finally agree to a deal.

For now, as Seravalli explains, Crosby has no intention of leaving Pittsburgh, and the Penguins probably don’t want to ask their franchise player to accept a trade.

Keeping Crosby doesn’t help the Penguins’ rebuild, but he’s the kind of player who draws crowds and can help you a lot with marketing.

Seravalli also recalled the three teams involved in the rumours, and Montreal is obviously one of them. We’re talking about the Canadiens, the Kings and the Avalanche.

If you’re dreaming of Sidney Crosby in a Canadiens uniform, you’ll have to be patient. It’s not likely to happen this season (if at all).

Overtime

– It would be monstrous.

– The Canucks aren’t done shopping yet.

– The Hurricanes could be interested in Erik Karlsson.