Bold Habs trade pitch for Crosby reignites debate over his future in Pittsburgh

Now, Sidney Crosby trade rumors have begun to swirl as the Pittsburgh Penguins captain enters the final year of his current contract. Crosby is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027, but his agent Pat Brisson has told The Athletic that contract talks with the Penguins are expected to take place before summer is over.Speculation heated up when Sid Seixeiro floated the idea of the Montreal Canadiens targeting Crosby and suggested a deal involving Michael Hage and Montreal’s 2027 first-round pick. That's still a thought, not proof that the two NHL teams are actually negotiating a trade.Sidney Crosby NHL trade proposal puts Montreal Canadiens in spotlightThe trade would send Sidney Crosby from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Montreal Canadiens for Michael Hage and a 2027 first-round pick.The idea quickly led to controversy because Crosby is still one of the most productive veteran forwards in the NHL.