Sidney Crosby’s name is echoing through the hockey world once again, and this time, the rumors are louder than ever. With recent comments from Crosby and his agent Pat Brisson stirring the pot, speculation is running wild about the future of Pittsburgh’s legendary captain. Could the face of the Penguins really be on the move after all these years?

The idea, once unthinkable, is suddenly starting to feel possible—especially if Pittsburgh’s struggles continue.

Whispers of a blockbuster trade have begun to circle, with two teams emerging as the most tantalizing potential destinations: the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche.

These aren’t just idle guesses; respected insiders like Chris Johnston have openly confirmed that both organizations are at the very top of the list should Crosby ever decide to leave the only NHL home he’s ever known.

But is this just wishful thinking, or is there something more substantial brewing behind the scenes?

With the season still unfolding and the Penguins’ performance under the microscope, the hockey world is holding its breath. What would it take to pry Crosby away from Pittsburgh—and how might such a seismic move reshape the league? The answers remain hidden, but the possibilities are electrifying.

Nov 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) take a face-off during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Following the recent statements from Sidney Crosby and his agent Pat Brisson, notably in an interview with Pierre LeBrun, the rumors have started again.

We’re really starting to believe there’s a small chance that Crosby could be traded to the Montreal Canadiens, especially if his Pittsburgh Penguins have another miserable season.

There’s been a lot of talk about the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche as potential destinations for #87 in the event of a trade, but are these truly the two teams that would be favorites to acquire Crosby?

According to the well-known Chris Johnston (from TSN), absolutely!

We are absolutely right to think that the Canadiens and the Avalanche would be the targeted teams for a trade involving Crosby.

The two teams actually targeted for a possible trade involving Sidney Crosby? The Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche!

We suspected it, but seeing a source like Chris Johnston openly confirm it is something!

Chris Johnston: Re Sidney Crosby: “I think you’re right to have the Canadiens and Avalanche as the teams first in mind of where he might go, but I don’t think the list will end there, if he ever gets there; he’s not there yet”

– Chris Johnston Show

So, we are right to think that the Canadiens and the Avalanche would be at the top of the list to acquire Sidney Crosby, which is really exciting.

This is a story that’s likely to spark a lot of discussion in the coming months, especially if the Penguins have another rough start to the season.