I love the idea of adding Crosby once his contract is up. Colorado would clearly be his most likely landing place if he doesn’t re-sign in Pittsburgh. But if Habs can manage to clear up some cap space, and not do anything stupid like take on any new big contracts (Liane..), I think they could at least make an honest and respectable effort to sign him. Habs have a lot of good pieces in place, and adding Crosby down the middle right as Montreal is ready to make the move into contention would be absolutely perfect. And honestly, why couldn’t the fight for a championship as early as 2026/26 is their top 6 includes the likes of Crosby, Suzuki, Caufield, Slaf, Demidov? I might even consider trading for Letang preemptively if it would help make things more intriguing for Crosby to join
@@mrillis9259 I’d prefer not to trade for him for a couple of reasons. A) Pitts isn’t going to trade him for peanuts, and if we can avoid burning assets on acquiring Crosby, that’s more we have to acquire further talent (ie. Letang). Especially since his contract is up at the end of the year. B) This season is not the year to add a Crosby anyway. Just a touch too early. We still need 1 more year of development and evaluation for what we have in our system. As well as time to clear out some bad money. As for him signing for next to nothing, you could be right. However, I believe Colorado is top of his list right now. Our only real advantage (besides sentimental) is the fact that for him to sign in Colorado he would no doubt have to sign for very little. They don’t have, nor would they have an easy time clearing up any significant amount of cap space. We, however, are in a place where we could afford to make a significant offer. Sentiment + $$$ would give us a respectable advantage. And if adding Letang could help to cancel out the Crosby/McKinnon factor, that would just be icing on the cake. But I don’t know how confident I would be just crossing my fingers for a “childhood dream” discount. I think that’s a nice tool, but I’d like to see layers of incentive
@@malmacian_crunch2641 I'm telling you guys Crosby is a champion and has been all our young guys hero for years ! He's still a 100 point guy and his leadership is with out question this is who we need !!!!!
I dont trust the media there is alot said to what he feels. And Crosby said himself that the only other team he would probably sign with would be Montreal. I see a lot of hams heat in that article lots of teams that people didn’t think would make the playoffs and they did and went to the finals. Don’t count the chicken before the eggs because nothing is written in stone
He has one year left on his contract, but it’s a player clause guys, meaning he can choose to opt out of his contract and re-sign a new one or just leave
I'm sorry to say but the general premise of Sid leaving pittsburgh is that he goes to a cup contender and that is in no way shape or form montreal.... He would be leaving a borderline playoff team to a team that finish last place in the east 🤔
@@mrillis9259 Yeah... Well he isn't a kid anymore he's a top 5 all time NHL LEGEND I highly doubt he is gonna sully his legacy by going to Montreal which last time I checked is in Canada where that Canada market is brutal to play in because if you don't get that cup they crap on you hardcore 24/7 all year long every year till you do you can ask Mathews and McDavid about that...
Nothing is unlikely ! Habs in the past have brought onboard Kirk Muller, Pierre Turgeon ,Bobby Smith and Brian Bellows to name just a few key players to help the team feel in the missing pieces.
Pile on teams should go against legacy. There is no legacy left in Pittsburg, and it would be shitty financial calculus, not to start their rebuild the best way they can.
I can see this improbability actually happening somehow… Price Crosby and Letang with these young players would be a good cup run… maybe in a year or two
Exactly my point Crosby is still under contract for aother season, but unfortunately I don't think he would not be available in Montreal, I would put him involve with Toronto conversation would make sense is perfect fit solution
Close to home. Childhood dream to play for the habs. Would get a good deal for sure . Help the young core which can really produce with a veteran like Crosby . Cup contention .
I dont trust the media there is alot said to what he feels. And Crosby said himself that the only other team he would probably sign with would be Montreal. I see a lot of habs hate in that article lots of teams that people didn’t think would make the playoffs and they did and went to the finals. Don’t count your chickens before the eggs hatch because nothing is written in stone
Actually, I don't think this situation trust that media their is one slot is valuable & said to what he feels and what next for Crosby, himself & his agent that is only choice, their team is valuable their interest would make difference probably not sign with Montreal could sign with Toronto actually I do see that article , lol 's of team who need help especially those people didn't think very closely would not make Sense, this playoffs would See next level their best interest.
A big name UFA hasn’t signed in Montreal in years and that’s never going to change unless your name is as French as it can get and even those guys don’t want to go there. It’s a a terrible destination for any athlete.
I love the idea of adding Crosby once his contract is up. Colorado would clearly be his most likely landing place if he doesn’t re-sign in Pittsburgh. But if Habs can manage to clear up some cap space, and not do anything stupid like take on any new big contracts (Liane..), I think they could at least make an honest and respectable effort to sign him. Habs have a lot of good pieces in place, and adding Crosby down the middle right as Montreal is ready to make the move into contention would be absolutely perfect. And honestly, why couldn’t the fight for a championship as early as 2026/26 is their top 6 includes the likes of Crosby, Suzuki, Caufield, Slaf, Demidov? I might even consider trading for Letang preemptively if it would help make things more intriguing for Crosby to join
Crosby will probably take a trade to Mtl or sign there for next to nothing as a FA, he's spoken about Mtl before.
@@mrillis9259 I’d prefer not to trade for him for a couple of reasons. A) Pitts isn’t going to trade him for peanuts, and if we can avoid burning assets on acquiring Crosby, that’s more we have to acquire further talent (ie. Letang). Especially since his contract is up at the end of the year. B) This season is not the year to add a Crosby anyway. Just a touch too early. We still need 1 more year of development and evaluation for what we have in our system. As well as time to clear out some bad money.
As for him signing for next to nothing, you could be right. However, I believe Colorado is top of his list right now. Our only real advantage (besides sentimental) is the fact that for him to sign in Colorado he would no doubt have to sign for very little. They don’t have, nor would they have an easy time clearing up any significant amount of cap space. We, however, are in a place where we could afford to make a significant offer. Sentiment + $$$ would give us a respectable advantage. And if adding Letang could help to cancel out the Crosby/McKinnon factor, that would just be icing on the cake. But I don’t know how confident I would be just crossing my fingers for a “childhood dream” discount. I think that’s a nice tool, but I’d like to see layers of incentive
@@mrillis9259 All that said, I assume from your post that this is something that you, also would like to see Crosby in Montreal?
@@malmacian_crunch2641 I'm telling you guys Crosby is a champion and has been all our young guys hero for years ! He's still a 100 point guy and his leadership is with out question this is who we need !!!!!
@@malmacian_crunch2641well they traded and got laine, still i think if laine stays healthy it will be worth it
crosby is the perfect guy for us in monreal !!!!!! expirience a true winner who will make our team better and a winner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One heck of a player he stirs the heart of many a fan but not a good fit for the long term plan...in my opinion
Obviously don't sign hib 8x8 lol
Crosby said many times the olny other team he would play for is Montreal, so who knows?
I dont trust the media there is alot said to what he feels. And Crosby said himself that the only other team he would probably sign with would be Montreal. I see a lot of hams heat in that article lots of teams that people didn’t think would make the playoffs and they did and went to the finals. Don’t count the chicken before the eggs because nothing is written in stone
He has one year left on his contract, but it’s a player clause guys, meaning he can choose to opt out of his contract and re-sign a new one or just leave
Mario Lemieux is no longer the owner
the heart wants what the heart wants.
I never realized PLD was a superstar... all the same as it makes no sense SC gets to Montreal.
I'm sorry to say but the general premise of Sid leaving pittsburgh is that he goes to a cup contender and that is in no way shape or form montreal.... He would be leaving a borderline playoff team to a team that finish last place in the east 🤔
No he's spoken about Mtl being his team growing up , has French Canadian roots.
@@mrillis9259 Yeah... Well he isn't a kid anymore he's a top 5 all time NHL LEGEND I highly doubt he is gonna sully his legacy by going to Montreal which last time I checked is in Canada where that Canada market is brutal to play in because if you don't get that cup they crap on you hardcore 24/7 all year long every year till you do you can ask Mathews and McDavid about that...
With Sid to lead the team the Canadiens would be cup contender quickly. But he’s not leaving Pittsburgh.
Nothing is unlikely ! Habs in the past have brought onboard Kirk Muller, Pierre Turgeon ,Bobby Smith and Brian Bellows to name just a few key players to help the team feel in the missing pieces.
Pile on teams should go against legacy. There is no legacy left in Pittsburg, and it would be shitty financial calculus, not to start their rebuild the best way they can.
I can see this improbability actually happening somehow… Price Crosby and Letang with these young players would be a good cup run… maybe in a year or two
Bro price is retired. He hasn't been on the team in 3 years now.
crosby is still under contract for this season. can become ufa next summer.
Exactly my point Crosby is still under contract for aother season, but unfortunately I don't think he would not be available in Montreal, I would put him involve with Toronto conversation would make sense is perfect fit solution
1:06 Um, no. Crosby is still under contract.
honestly a dach-crosby-roy 2nd line would be pretty good
Crosby probably will not leave Pittsburgh as long as Malkin, letang and Karlsson are there
But mario is not owner sold it last year to Boston group
Habs need a star doward.
Jagr didn't use the Habs as leverage. That's nonsense.
Why would Crosby sign for MTL? What are the benefits? .........................
Close to home. Childhood dream to play for the habs. Would get a good deal for sure . Help the young core which can really produce with a veteran like Crosby . Cup contention .
Moi si crosby vient jouer à Montréal je m'abonne pour voir cela
37 yesterday, happy birthday to Sid. Stay in Pittsburgh
😅😅😅 Sid does have a contract.
Clause states he can opt out in his last year
Montreal is making the playoffs this year.
Im a habs fan and im sorry but we are far far from making the playoff our division is too stacked dont get your hopes too high
if he does leave Pittsburgh, no chance he will go to a loser in his final years... he will go to the Avalanche or the Rangers
He ain’t going to Montreal he’s going to Colorado
He'll be staying in Pittsburg. 👕 🫅🏻
Bruh has nothing to talk about
I dont trust the media there is alot said to what he feels. And Crosby said himself that the only other team he would probably sign with would be Montreal. I see a lot of habs hate in that article lots of teams that people didn’t think would make the playoffs and they did and went to the finals. Don’t count your chickens before the eggs hatch because nothing is written in stone
Actually, I don't think this situation trust that media their is one slot is valuable & said to what he feels and what next for Crosby, himself & his agent that is only choice, their team is valuable their interest would make difference probably not sign with Montreal could sign with Toronto actually I do see that article , lol 's of team who need help especially those people didn't think very closely would not make Sense, this playoffs would See next level their best interest.
1:34
Or 2:59 depends how much unneeded video
A big name UFA hasn’t signed in Montreal in years and that’s never going to change unless your name is as French as it can get and even those guys don’t want to go there. It’s a a terrible destination for any athlete.