Welcome to Danglin' the Biscuit, where we dive deep into hockey's biggest stories, hottest trades, and the collectibles that capture these legendary moments. Whether you're chasing the perfect rookie card or debating trade scenarios at your local card shop, this is where hockey passion meets collecting culture. Let's kick things off with the summer's most persistent rumor: Sidney Crosby to Montreal.

Rumors of Sidney Crosby being traded to the Montreal Canadiens in the early off-season are unlikely, and here's why that matters. First off, the Penguins will wait until the trade deadline to maximize their leverage. And even though Sidney Crosby joining his childhood favorite team makes for a compelling story, he is far more likely to join one of the top Stanley Cup contenders.

If anything, if he does agree to a trade, it'll most resemble how Ray Bourque was traded to the Colorado Avalanche – another case of a legendary player in the twilight of his career leaving a team entering a rebuild phase. As a Habs fan myself, while dreaming about 87 in a Habs jersey certainly is entertaining, he is more likely to follow fellow legendary icons like Bourque to a team like... Colorado.

It doesn't hurt that his hometown friend Nathan MacKinnon plays on the Avalanche. And the last time Colorado had a solid second-line (or 1B to MacKinnon's 1A) center was with Nazem Kadri, and they won the Cup that year.

Let's revisit the Ray Bourque situation for context. In March 2000, after 21 seasons in Boston, Bourque finally agreed to waive his no-trade clause – but only to Colorado, a team he knew could win immediately. The Bruins were stuck in mediocrity, and at 39, Bourque knew his window was closing fast.

Here's the key detail: Bourque didn't win in his first playoff run with Colorado in 2000. They fell short in the conference finals. But he stayed patient, came back for one more season, and finally hoisted the Cup in 2001 – his 22nd and final NHL season. That extra year made all the difference.

If Crosby waives his no-movement clause, it makes sense for him to do so this year to maximize his championship window. Like Bourque, he might need more than one playoff run with his new team to capture that elusive final Cup. At 37, Crosby can't afford to wait – every season matters when you're chasing legacy-defining moments.

Think about it: Crosby and MacKinnon have been friends since their junior days in Nova Scotia. They've trained together, pushed each other, and MacKinnon has openly talked about how much Crosby's mentorship meant to his development. Now imagine them as linemates – or better yet, as the most lethal 1-2 center punch in the NHL.

Colorado checks every box Crosby would want. They're immediate contenders with a championship pedigree (2022 Cup winners). They have elite talent at every position. Most importantly, they have that championship window wide open right now, not three years from now.

The Avalanche's center depth has been their Achilles' heel since Kadri left for Calgary. They've tried to fill that void with various players, but none have provided the elite two-way play and clutch gene that Crosby brings. Adding 87 would instantly make them the Cup favorites.

Look, I get it. As a Habs fan, the romantic in me wants to see Crosby in the CH, completing his childhood dream. The Bell Centre would explode. The city would go absolutely mental. It would be the biggest hockey story in Montreal since... well, maybe ever.

But romance doesn't win Stanley Cups – rosters do.

Montreal is in year two or three of what could be a five-year rebuild. They have exciting young pieces like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky, but they're not Cup-ready. Trading away premium assets for a 37-year-old Crosby, regardless of his legendary status, would mortgage their future for a feel-good story that likely ends without hardware.

And here's something for the collectors out there – imagine the card market explosion when Crosby finally gets traded. His rookie cards will spike, and any new team's jersey cards will become instant must-haves. The hobby thrives on these legendary moments

Sometimes the best hockey stories aren't the ones that tug at our heartstrings, but the ones that make cold, hard hockey sense. Crosby to Colorado isn't just logical – it's inevitable if he decides to chase one more Cup.

As much as it pains this Habs fan to admit it, 87 in an Avalanche jersey makes a lot more sense than 87 in the bleu, blanc, et rouge.

Keep the conversation going! What's your take on the Crosby situation? Think I'm dead wrong about Montreal's chances? Got a different team in mind for 87's next jersey? And for my fellow collectors – what Crosby cards are you holding onto, and which team change would make the biggest market impact?