Insider Completely Shuts Down Five Canadiens Players in Any Sidney Crosby Trade Talks

However, this hypothesis was quickly denied and deemed unrealistic by those who know the Canadiens' management well.

Names mentioned included Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, Nick Suzuki, and Cole Caufield or Juraj Slafkovsky. That's not serious..

The Canadiens' management, led by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, has never shown the slightest intention of sacrificing the future for a superstar, no matter how legendary.

Sidney Crosby remains an exceptional player, but at 38 years old, acquiring him would run counter to the rebuilding plan set in motion over the past several seasons.

For fans who have followed the statements and decisions of Hughes and Gorton, the very idea of such a trade seems totally disconnected from reality. Not only are these young players considered future stars, but their development is the cornerstone of the Canadiens' hoped-for return to the top of the NHL.

As for the rumor, it clearly illustrates the kind of excesses possible on social media, where the slightest whisper can take on disproportionate importance.

In summary, there is absolutely no chance the Canadiens would trade their rising young stars for Sidney Crosby. The message is clear: the club's future will not be exchanged for the past. The Canadiens' decision-makers hope to build a very strong core for years to come.