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Sidney Crosby in Montreal: Frank Seravalli goes the extra mile
Michaël Petit
Sidney Crosby in Montreal: Frank Seravalli goes the extra mile
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There's a rumor in Montreal that's been growing for a few months now. We started hearing about it last year, but recently, several experts are adding to it. The rumour is that Sidney Crosby could end his career with the Montreal Canadiens, his childhood team. This week, Renaud Lavoie made a link with Mike Matheson, who would be a good reason for Crosby to eventually land in Montreal.

Darren Dreger also mentioned that the Habs would do everything in their power to get their hands on the Penguins' superstar. There are several other experts who have linked Crosby to the Habs(such as Michael Russo), but now Frank Seravalli has added to the list during his latest appearance on the Big Show.

According to Seravalli, the fact that Crosby has said in the past that he always liked the Habs when he was younger and that the team is starting to be complete are good reasons for him to ask for a trade to come and play in Montreal.

However, Seravalli adds a nuance to this. First of all, it will be up to him. If he's traded, he's the one who'll ask the Penguins to send him to the Canadiens, not the Penguins who'll ask him. What's more, Seravalli mentions that it will have to be a special scenario. He remains evasive, but points out that Crosby's love for the team, which goes back to his childhood, and the ovation he received at the 4 Nations Confrontation are worth a lot in the equation. That doesn't mean, however, that #87 will be coming to Montreal for sure, as Seravalli points out. A transaction like this never comes easily. There's a lot to discuss before an agreement is reached, and Crosby's case is a special one, since he'll be the one to decide his fate for the rest of his career. Although the Habs aren't a contender yet, the multiple injuries to the Florida Panthers and some other aging Eastern teams could certainly benefit the Habs. adding a Crosby to this line-up would only solidify the group. It would bring stability to the center (he's effective in the face-off circle, left-handed, experienced and very talented) and the Habs certainly wouldn't be a team to overlook. Just imagine Crosby at Ivan Demidov's center (and whoever else is second winger)…. Demidov would be much better surrounded and the powerplay would be extremely dangerous. The next question would be the price to pay to acquire a Crosby. And since Crosby has the big stick, that would handcuff the Penguins GM to accepting less than he'd like. One thing's for sure: Crosby would be welcomed like a king in Montreal.

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