A Pittsburgh journalist has just announced that the Penguins have discussed the possibility of trading veteran defenseman Kris Letang to the Montreal Canadiens.

You read that right.

This is big news, revealed by journalist Mark Madden and notably reported by the network *The Hockey Writers*.

Here’s the exact passage:

«According to Mark Madden, an NHL insider who works for 105.9 The X and TribLive, the Pittsburgh Penguins have discussed the possibility of trading veteran defenseman Kris Letang to the Montreal Canadiens.

Letang, who is entering the third year of his $36.6 million contract, has been a cornerstone of the Penguins’ defense.»

We didn’t see that one coming!

Kent Hughes and the Pittsburgh Penguins discussed a trade involving Kris Letang, according to journalist Mark Madden

The story doesn’t indicate whether negotiations are still ongoing between Montreal and Pittsburgh, but let’s just say Madden’s scoop is causing a stir.

They even added that Letang had shown interest in joining the Montreal Canadiens over the summer, after his Penguins once again missed the NHL playoffs (for the second consecutive season in 2024).

However, they added this:

«Letang remains with Pittsburgh for now, but it will be interesting to see if more trade talks with Montreal arise if the Penguins struggle in the 2024-25 season.»

In any case, you can form your own opinion, but know that this comes from Mark Madden.

The Montreal Canadiens don’t really need defensemen, but Letang is a right-handed shot, which helps, and let’s admit it’s hard to turn down a player of his caliber. Imagine the incredible mentor he would be for Kaiden Guhle, Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux, and David Reinbacher.

Kris Letang, 37 years old, recorded 51 points in 82 games last season with the Penguins, and 41 points in 64 games the previous year.

In his NHL career, he has 742 points in 1,087 games, along with three Stanley Cups!