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Major announcement: Is Kris Letang about to be traded to Montreal?

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Guillaume Bergeron
August 12, 2024 (6:50 PM)

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A major update has been reported by The Hockey Writers, indicating that Kristopher Letang might have been on his way to the Canadiens.

The veteran defenseman from the Penguins has been mentioned in persistent rumors, with Kent Hughes reportedly interested in him.

Letang could have served as a valuable mentor for the young prospects on the blue line, and he still has quality hockey to offer.

«According to Mark Madden, an NHL insider working 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 is entering the third year of his $36.6 million contract.

Letang remains in Pittsburgh for now, but it will be interesting to see if talks about a trade with Montreal resurface if the Penguins face difficulties in the 2024-25 season.»

- via The Hockey News

Reading between the lines, it seems that discussions between Kyle Dubas and Kent Hughes might not be completely over. The Penguins are dealing with salary cap issues and need to free up space to extend Sidney Crosby.

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