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Elliotte Friedman has recently made an intriguing statement involving the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins.<\/p>\n

It lines up with the rumour currently making the rounds.<\/p>\n

A suggestion from another NHL insider caught his attention.<\/p>\n

“Someone else told me you know who they thought might be a really good fit in Montreal?”<\/p>\n

Friedman then revealed the two names in question.<\/p>\n

“One of those two Pittsburgh wingers: Rust or Rakell” Friedman said, putting both veterans into the conversation.<\/p>\n

Two interesting options for a team looking to add offensive talent.<\/p>\n

Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell remain on Montreal’s radar<\/p>\n

The idea makes plenty of sense based on the Canadiens’ needs.<\/p>\n

Montreal has been looking for some time to surround its young core with established, reliable offensive players.<\/p>\n

Rust and Rakell both fit that profile.<\/p>\n

They’re experienced wingers who can contribute in several areas… And they’ve both recently returned to the spotlight:<\/p>\n

“Josh Yohe: Re Penguins: There’s little doubt [Kyle Dubas] thought he’d be able to move up in the first round of the draft – maybe trade Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell.” – The Athletic<\/p>\n

So the idea that both players could be available in exchange for future assets is nothing new.<\/p>\n

Rust or Rakell in a Canadiens jersey would be interesting.<\/p>\n

Will Kent Hughes seriously explore that avenue?<\/p>\n

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Two Penguins veterans emerge as intriguing trade targets for the Canadiens<\/p>\n

Should the Canadiens try to acquire Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell from the Penguins?<\/p>\n

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