NHL insider Elliotte Friedman slammed the gavel on live television regarding the notion of the Pittsburgh Penguins trading Sidney Crosby to the Colorado

The Avalanche has been active before the trade deadline, but could we see a splash like acquiring Sidney Crosby to pair with Nathan MacKinnon?

The 4 Nations Face-Off captivated not only the hockey world, but the entirety of the sports universe. As everyone watched Team Canada come out on top, three Avalanche players- Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews- helped the hockey dynasty defend its spot at the top of international competition.

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon played a key role in helping Team Canada win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament by defeating the United States 3-2. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 at Ball Arena. Artturi Lehkonen opened the scoring for the Avs after giving them a 1-0 lead 6:36 into the second period.

Nathan MacKinnon’s childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and one of his closest friends.

Crosby's name gained traction in rumors after he played alongside Avs forward and longtime friend Nathan MacKinnon at the 4 Nations Face-Off, fueling speculation about a reunion in Colorado. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun reported on Monday that Pittsburgh has no plans to move Crosby.

Nathan MacKinnon, alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche, excelled with two assists and points against the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his sea