The world of hockey is no stranger to wild rumors and bold speculation, but every so often, a story emerges that captures the imagination of an entire fanbase. In Montreal, where the passion for the Canadiens runs deeper than anywhere else, whispers of a potential blockbuster move have begun to echo through the city.

The name Sidney Crosby—an icon, a champion, and one of the greatest players of his generation—has surfaced once again in connection with the Canadiens, sparking a frenzy of excitement and debate.

As the NHL offseason unfolds, conversations about the future of the Canadiens have taken an intriguing turn. Behind closed doors, key figures within the organization are reportedly exploring the unthinkable: what if Sidney Crosby could actually wear the iconic red, white, and blue? With the playoffs looming and the desire to build a championship contender stronger than ever, the possibility, however remote, has fans and analysts alike daring to imagine the impact such a move could have.

While nothing is set in stone and plenty of hurdles remain, the very idea that Crosby’s name is being seriously discussed in Montreal is enough to send shockwaves through the hockey world. The coming days promise plenty of speculation—and perhaps, even more surprises.

The name Sidney Crosby has been linked to Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens for a while now, sometimes seriously, sometimes less so. I have to admit, I never really believed it.. until today.

Now, let me be clear: I’m not saying it’s going to happen, or even that I think it’s likely to happen, but it’s definitely starting to seem a little more real.

As reported by Mathis Therrien (DLC), Kent Hughes asked Yvon Lambert whether he should go after Sidney Crosby.

That’s huge!

Kent Hughes has seriously asked a former Montreal Canadien whether he should try to acquire Sidney Crosby

That shows the idea is on his mind.

He’s looking into it.

“Kent Hughes asked me if he should go get Sidney Crosby,” said Yvon Lambert during the latest episode of Ça sent la coupe with Mario Langlois, Pierre Gervais, Stéphane Waite, Daniel Boucher, and Yvon Lambert.

“Kent Hughes asked me if he should go get Sidney Crosby” – Yvon Lambert

Now that’s a very interesting development.

So, what did Yvon Lambert say in response?

“I said yes, absolutely!

Go get Sidney Crosby!”

– Yvon Lambert

Sidney Crosby and Nick Suzuki as your top two centers? That sounds pretty good.

At 37 years old, Crosby is showing no signs of slowing down.

This season, he racked up 91 points in 80 games, including 33 goals, all while playing on a very average Pittsburgh team.

If Crosby wants to play playoff hockey next year, he’s got a much better shot of doing that in Montreal than in Pittsburgh, if you ask me.