The topic of National Hockey League (NHL) players participating in major events such as the Olympics or a World Cup is attracting the attention of some big names, including Sidney Crosby, who would immediately approve of the idea of becoming friends with them again Best in his sport.
And obviously among them is Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, viewed by many as Crosby’s successor as a generational player. Number 97 also has five Art Ross, three Hart and one Maurice Richard trophies to show for it. However, especially due to the NHL’s absence from the 2018 and 2022 games, he has not yet had the opportunity to find himself on the same team as his Pittsburgh Penguins counterpart.
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Aside from the fact that recent comments from the league’s deputy commissioner, Bill Daly, raised the possibility of organizing a competition in February 2025 that would bring together the best of the profession, they have given hope to fans who are looking forward to a reunion of these two renowned Athletes wish. And the “Pens” attacker doesn’t dislike the idea at all.
“It’s sad that it hasn’t worked for a long time, but it looks like that’s changing. “You know it would be great,” he said during the latest Sportsnet podcast “32 Thoughts.”
“I play wing, no problem,” he then laughed, knowing that McDavid plays center just like him. Look, I skated with him and played both positions. So I think I’m comfortable whether it’s in the middle or on the wing and whatever he wants. He can prepare the games and I will find the openings.
A potentially grandiose event
If the NHL project comes to fruition, hockey fans will be treated to an event that promotes the sport, just like they experienced at the 2016 World Championship in Toronto. At the time, Crosby and McDavid wore the uniform of the Canadian and North American under-23 teams, respectively.
Crosby doesn’t seem to be tired of these types of tournaments, on the contrary.
“If you look at the training in other countries, you can see that it is very hard. There isn’t really a favorite team. It’s easy to say that Canada has a head start because we’ve had success at the Olympics and elsewhere. But the hockey is sensational and in my experience there is nothing better when you look at the players invited,” he said.