{"id":227963,"date":"2025-10-06T23:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/227963\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T23:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:12:15","slug":"could-sidney-crosby-really-leave-penguins-insiders-pitch-fuels-montreal-canadiens-speculation-nhl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/227963\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Sidney Crosby really leave Penguins? Insider\u2019s pitch fuels Montreal Canadiens speculation | NHL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CouldSidney Crosby trade rumors (Getty Images) Sidney Crosby\u2019s name is once again at the center of NHL<\/a> conversations, and this time, the speculation is impossible to ignore. The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain remains one of hockey\u2019s most respected figures, but with the team struggling and his contract running through 2027, fans and insiders are wondering if Crosby\u2019s story in Pittsburgh might take an unexpected turn. Could the next chapter for the NHL superstar be with the Montreal Canadiens?<\/p>\n

NHL insider drops bombshell on Sidney Crosby\u2019s future and potential Canadiens move<\/p>\n

TSN insider Darren Dreger added fuel to the rumor fire on the Flamesnation show Barn Burner, suggesting a \u201cwin-win\u201d scenario could emerge if Crosby and the Penguins part ways. \u201cAs much as Sid loves the romantic idea of staying with the same organization the entire year, there\u2019s something noteworthy and sweet about giving something back to that organization on your way out. Why can\u2019t it be a win-win?\u201d Dreger said.<\/p>\n

DARREN DREGER REVEALS THE MONTREAL CANADIENS TRADE PLAN FOR SIDNEY CROSBY<\/p>\n

While Crosby is known for loyalty and legacy, Dreger notes the veteran\u2019s consideration for both sides. With Montreal\u2019s young talent and admiration for Crosby, Dreger believes the Canadiens \u201cwould do whatever is possible\u201d to bring him in. He also added that general manager Kyle Dubas is weighing Pittsburgh\u2019s rebuilding needs, making discussions around Crosby timely and relevant.Trade speculation isn\u2019t new, but it intensified after Amazon Prime\u2019s FACEOFF: Inside the NHL highlighted his agent, Pat Brisson, dodging trade questions. Brisson revealed that multiple teams have inquired about Crosby\u2019s availability, acknowledging that being outside the playoff picture \u201cmust be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.\u201d Crosby himself admitted the rumors linger in tough times: \u201cWhen you\u2019re losing and not sure where things are going to end up and you hear all the rumors, there\u2019s obviously thoughts that run through your head.\u201d Yet, he emphasized his loyalty, adding, \u201cYou take so much pride in being part of the team and the organization. The people there have been so great to me \u2013 that\u2019s difficult to just walk away from.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why Montreal could be the perfect fit?<\/p>\n

If Crosby ever leaves Pittsburgh, Montreal appears to be the most natural destination. A lifelong Canadiens fan, Crosby received a warm welcome at the Bell Centre during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, reminding fans of that enduring connection. Insiders suggest the Canadiens\u2019 young core and promising future could appeal to Crosby if the Penguins fully rebuild.Although GM Kyle Dubas calls trade rumors \u201ca distraction,\u201d sources note that a significant team overhaul could test the relationship. Both sides remain focused on returning to contention, yet the image of Crosby donning a Canadiens sweater continues to spark imagination across the hockey world.Also Read: NHL Trade Rumors: Sidney Crosby reportedly on one team\u2019s radar as they plan to do whatever it takes to acquire him<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sidney Crosby trade rumors (Getty Images) Sidney Crosby\u2019s name is once again at the center of NHL conversations,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":227964,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5113],"tags":[5,21,4,546,118,1469,100,5216,768,33250],"class_list":{"0":"post-227963","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-pittsburgh-penguins","8":"tag-hockey","9":"tag-montreal-canadiens","10":"tag-nhl","11":"tag-nhl-trade-rumors","12":"tag-penguins","13":"tag-pittsburgh","14":"tag-pittsburgh-penguins","15":"tag-pittsburghpenguins","16":"tag-sidney-crosby","17":"tag-sidney-crosby-trade-news"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nhl\/115329757671417067","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227963\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}