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L. Honein
August 10, 2025  (6:57)

Mar 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) talks with right wing Bryan Rust (17) and right wing Rickard Rakell (67) against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Something very interesting could happen with the Pittsburgh Penguins over the next few days. Much to Sidney Crosby‘s dismay, the Penguins will most likely trade Bryan Rust and/or Rickard Rakell.

Everything indicates that it’s almost 100% confirmed the Penguins will make a major trade before their camp.

The Penguins Will Apparently Trade Bryan Rust and/or Rickard Rakell: They Reveal the Price for a Team Like the Montreal Canadiens

Kyle Dubas himself announced that he wants NHL players, around 22 years old, in exchange for his two star players.

Josh Yohe on Re Rust and Rakell:

“I wonder what you can get in return; Kyle Dubas wants NHL ready players more than anything; what he wants are 22 year old guys that can play right now”

– Athletic Hockey Show

Kent Hughes therefore has the necessary pieces, if it’s something that interests him. Bryan Rust cannot play center, but Rakell can!

Rust, 33, is a very complete winger, built for the playoffs, who has produced at 75-point and 74-point paces (per 82 games) over the last two seasons. He is a favorite of Sidney Crosby.

Rakell, 32, is a forward who produced at a 71-point pace during the 2024-2025 season (35 goals and 35 assists), and Dubas himself has said he considers him an NHL star player.

Do you think this could be interesting for the Canadiens?

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