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Sidney Crosby's future continues to generate plenty of headlines, and this time the rumor took a new turn after Elliotte Friedman stirred intrigue by suggesting that if Crosby were ever to accept the idea of a trade, the Montreal Canadiens would be on a very short list of teams he would consider.
Of course, nothing is confirmed, but just the thought of number 87 wearing the bleu-blanc-rouge is enough to capture the attention of hockey fans across Quebec.
For months, there's been plenty of chatter, but when the news comes directly from the NHL's most reputable insider, it carries serious weight.
Sidney Crosby and the Montreal Canadiens, a Rumor That Refuses to Die
As Friedman noted:
"I don't think it's impossible."
Those words are significant because Crosby holds a no-trade clause and has always controlled his own destiny.
The fact that Montreal is even mentioned in this discussion puts the Canadiens in a scenario that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago.
Friedman on Sidney Crosby: "I know the Montreal speculation has exploded; I don't think it's impossible; if he agreed to be traded, I think Montreal would be on a very short list of teams he'd be willing to consider"
In an analysis published by The Athletic, several options were explored for all 32 NHL teams, but the Canadiens repeatedly surfaced as a credible destination.
Not only does Crosby have cultural and family ties to Quebec, but he would also serve as an ideal mentor for young players like Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson.
For the Penguins, such a trade would undoubtedly mark the end of a historic era. However, at 38 years old, Crosby might be tempted to take on one final challenge in a legendary hockey city.
Personally, I believe that while this scenario remains unlikely, the mere fact that his name is being linked to the Canadiens shows just how much aura the organization still holds within the NHL.
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