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Proposal suggests Sidney Crosby could join Montreal Canadiens

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Proposal suggests Sidney Crosby could join Montreal Canadiens

Summary

On August 21, a Toronto media personality proposed that the Montreal Canadiens should attempt to acquire Penguins star Sidney Crosby. Despite Crosby's long-standing ties to Pittsburgh, rumors have previously linked him to Montreal. Crosby is under contract for one more season at a reduced salary of $8.7 million. Insider Josh Yohe indicated that Crosby may soon negotiate a contract extension to remain with the Penguins, similar to a deal signed prior to the 2024-25 training camp. Crosby has scored 654 goals and delivered 1,107 assists in 1,420 career games with the Penguins.

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Status Watch

•Toronto media suggests Crosby could be traded to Montreal.
•Crosby has one season left on his $8.7 million contract.
•Insider believes Crosby may soon negotiate an extension.
•Crosby scored 654 goals and 1,107 assists in 1,420 games.
•Previous trade rumors linked Crosby to the Canadiens and Avalanche.

Latest Updates

12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Trade Proposal Sends Sidney Crosby To Eastern Rival

What they're saying

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It goes without saying that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby will forever be a sports legend in the Steel City.Since being selected first overall in the 2005 NHL Draft, which was famously dubbed the “Crosby sweepstakes”, Crosby has helped lead the Penguins to three Stanley Cup championships while establishing himself as one of the greatest […] The post Penguins Trade Proposal Sends Sidney Crosby To Eastern Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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