For 20 years, center Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have been inseparable. The Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native revitalized the franchise, won three Stanley Cups, and became one of the greatest players hockey has ever seen.

A huge Sidney Crosby trade doesn't seem to be imminent despite the Pittsburgh Penguins' mission to build a team for the future.

“For Kyle Dubas, the deadline represents an opportunity to continue his mission of turning over the roster,” Johnston and LeBrun wrote. “There are very few untouchables in Pittsburgh, with the GM prioritizing young NHL players, prospects and draft picks as a return in any deals for his established roster players.”

The Penguins don’t have much more to play for, but Crosby continues to climb the all-time ranks as one of the best to ever play the game. Even at 37 years old, Crosby still has

Even after all the speculation, NHL insiders Kyle Johnston and Pierre LeBrun reported that the Penguins have no plans to trade their franchise legend before Friday's deadline but are willing to make other moves.

Would the Penguins do the unthinkable and move Sidney Crosby? Pittsburgh's long-time franchise star has repeatedly been linked to the Avalanche.