LATEST | Sidney Crosby headed to Vancouver: The Canucks could be in advance when he hits free agency

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Felip Gosselin
January 10, 2024 (8:59 PM)

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The Canucks have and the Penguins have had shared history ever since Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin came aboard the Canucks' management. The pair of leaders won two cups in Pittsburgh and their connections are still very strong to what they built there, as seen by the team's recent acquisitions such as Ian Cole and Casey DeSmith.

RUTHERFORD AND CROSBY STILL VERY CLOSE

Jim Rutherford have an interview in regards to the team's visit to Pittsburgh, the Canucks will be looking to extend their winning streak as they hit the ice against the Penguins. The Canucks president revealed that he thought about Crosby all the time, and also mentionned that the two are still very closed. Obviously, Rutherford is still a huge Crosby fan:

"He's going to be a dominant player for many more years."

"I think about him all the time."

CANUCKS PREPARING THE FIELD TO LURE CROSBY IN PITTSBURGH?

The existing relationship between the two and the current state of the Canucks suggests that, not only are the Canucks going after Crosby if he makes it to free agency, but they could be high on his list. Known to be an effective leader and winner, Crosby will be looking at team's that could give him a chance at another cup and the Canucks may be it.

Crosby, 36, plays has good as he's ever been, after he collected 95 points last year the future hall of famer still plays at a point-per-game ratio with 41 in 39 on pace for 86 on the season. His contract will end by the end of the 2024-2025 campaign, should the Canucks be going after him?