Speculation: Kris Letang requested a trade to Montreal

[vokiel]

Likely only Pens fans know who he is.

I can confirm. He's got some entertaining views however unlikely to happen they might be.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

And I want 3 supermodels and a bucket of Viagra...

Ah typical Habs.

Likely only Pens fans know who he is.

Mark Madden isn't an insider. Neither is Rossi or Yohe or any Pens reporter. Most if not all are just boot lickers that never dare to question Sullivan because they won't get any answers from him ever again if they do, he'll freeze them out. Madden is a bloke that hates the Penguins and will write about them from that perspective. He spreads his ideas as rumors of something the team is trying to do to stir up drama to get wankers to click his links and drive traffic to his website.

He's Hockeybuzz for Pens media.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I don't believe Letang is looking to leave Pittsburgh. Hard to imagine Montreal would be that interested either. They have an envious amount of young D prospects they need to eventually make room for and they already have solid veterans to put with them.

I mean I guess if they got Letang cheap and sold high on Matheson they could come out ahead. Otherwise what's the point.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I don't believe Letang is looking to leave Pittsburgh. Hard to imagine Montreal would be that interested either. They have an envious amount of young D prospects they need to eventually make room for and they already have solid veterans to put with them.

I mean I guess if they got Letang cheap and sold high on Matheson they could come out ahead. Otherwise what's the point.

With a 4 year contract on a declining player, i don’t see an opportunity to ever sell high. He will be a buyout.

 

[malcb33]

I understand the obvious connection to Montreal, but if he is just trying to play close to home, wouldn't Ottawa make a lot more sense? They need a RHD upgrade IMO and want to compete

 

[Golden_Jet]

And some (or one) of us is continuing the nonsensical dialogue and ass showing. Not to mention several of us tried to debunk it early. It’s on the internet, though, so it must be true.

yep welcome to HF, happens to every team with the speculation/rumours, don’t see that changing anytime soon.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I understand the obvious connection to Montreal, but if he is just trying to play close to home, wouldn't Ottawa make a lot more sense? They need a RHD upgrade IMO and want to compete

If he wants to play close to home, he can finish out his contract with Pitts (or get bought out) and then play a year or 2 in Laval!

 

[Turin]

Only thing Madden has ever really broke was the Pens signing Jack Johnson to a 5 year deal. Which was the worst thing I have ever experienced as a sports fan.

He also was waiving the flag for Dubas well before it happened, but I don't think that was because of inside knowledge.

 

[JianYang]

I don't believe Letang is looking to leave Pittsburgh. Hard to imagine Montreal would be that interested either. They have an envious amount of young D prospects they need to eventually make room for and they already have solid veterans to put with them.

I mean I guess if they got Letang cheap and sold high on Matheson they could come out ahead. Otherwise what's the point.

Yeah, the last couple years, they have really invested in the young guys. It's been savard and Matheson as the vets and then all rookies and sophomores, with another few dmen on the cusp of pushing through from the pipeline.

I can see an argument being made that the defense could use more veteran experience , but there's only so many spots.

 

[YP44]

Worked for Duncan Keith

Worked for Ryan Smyth too.

 

[Jared Dunn]

I mean, I wouldn't be shocked to see Letang do something similar to what Keith did in Edmonton. Come to Montreal for two years. Try to get the youth into their first playoff series and then ultimately retire due to the vast amount of injuries he's suffered in his career.

I don't believe a trade between Montreal and PIT is likely for Letang. Madden is a shit stirrer who is connected, but he is rarely breaking news.

I just think it's hilarious how many Habs fans are immediately jumping on it saying "THERE IS NO CHANCE THIS HAPPENS".

Hughes would jump at bringing in a player of Letang's caliber for nothing to lead his youth group back into contention. Hits all the narratives especially since the Habs could probably dump cap back on PIT in the form of Anderson or Gallagher.

If we're basically talking about one of these guys straight up for Letang from a pure value standpoint they probably bite, but you're ignoring how little sense he makes for where Montreal is in their rebuild. The fact that they didn't go out and acquire another top six player shows that they're pretty content to finish around the same place they did last season and continue to build toward 2-3 years from now, there is nothing for Letang to lead to contention while he's still a player who can have an impact on that.

It's not diminishing the player Letang is now to say that having a 39 and 40 year old Letang at $6.1 million outweighs any benefit he could have on a rebuilding team for the next two years. If he didn't have that fourth year, I certainly would love a deal around Anderson+ or Gallagher+ but they're not going to shackle themselves to a timebomb just because he's French and would be their best D-man for one season

 

[Ugene Magic]

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

What horseshit will Madden spew next week?? Crosby to the Flyers?

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

I'd put my money on Letang being as effective as Brent Burns has been throughout his late 30s.

Burns is a good comparable, Sharks retained 1/3 of his contract and only got a 3rd rounder and that’s going to a team that needed him and were competing. If this is a charity case to get Letang home, like Hughes did with Petry, expect to retain/take a cap dump like Gallagher and maybe get a 3rd rounder or surplus D like Harris.

Letang would have more value to many other clubs

 

[Gurglesons]

Burns is a good comparable, Sharks retained 1/3 of his contract and only got a 3rd rounder and that’s going to a team that needed him and were competing. If this is a charity case to get Letang home, like Hughes did with Petry, expect to retain/take a cap dump like Gallagher and maybe get a 3rd rounder or surplus D like Harris.

Letang would have more value to many other clubs

Yeah, I am under no impression that Letang’s return would be good.

I just think Habs fans are being obtuse about their analysis of Letang and what he could provide to them.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

If we're basically talking about one of these guys straight up for Letang from a pure value standpoint they probably bite, but you're ignoring how little sense he makes for where Montreal is in their rebuild. The fact that they didn't go out and acquire another top six player shows that they're pretty content to finish around the same place they did last season and continue to build toward 2-3 years from now, there is nothing for Letang to lead to contention while he's still a player who can have an impact on that.

It's not diminishing the player Letang is now to say that having a 39 and 40 year old Letang at $6.1 million outweighs any benefit he could have on a rebuilding team for the next two years. If he didn't have that fourth year, I certainly would love a deal around Anderson+ or Gallagher+ but they're not going to shackle themselves to a timebomb just because he's French and would be their best D-man for one season

If Letang really wants out I'd do something around Anderson, Harris and a pick for Letang. I still think he can definitely help a team that's almost turning the corner like the Habs.

 

[vokiel]

I understand the obvious connection to Montreal, but if he is just trying to play close to home, wouldn't Ottawa make a lot more sense? They need a RHD upgrade IMO and want to compete

If Letang made that request, I venture it's the color of the jersey which matters the most, not proximity to home.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Wouldn’t read into this at all

Dude that reported this has gotta be on a bender

 

[CanadienShark]

Pass. Unless you attach Crosby (childhood team) and Malkin (seems to like Montreal) as well.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Yeah, I am under no impression that Letang’s return would be good.

I just think Habs fans are being obtuse about their analysis of Letang and what he could provide to them.

Our GM has been known to play 4-D chess unlike our last GM who struggled at checkers, if there’s a way for it to make sense to the Habs he would do it. Letang in would mean Savard and likely Matheson out, neither of the 3 will be part of a contending team so doesn’t hurt my feelings. If we can pick up assets in the process from moving Matheson and Savard and not really road block our young D then I’m not against it.

 

[wetcoast]

I will believe it when someone legit says it.

I'll believe when the hitchhiker he picks up confirms it eh.....that being said I wonder what the Habs would give in return?

 

[HabsAddict]

Our GM has been known to play 4-D chess unlike our last GM who struggled at checkers, if there’s a way for it to make sense to the Habs he would do it. Letang in would mean Savard and likely Matheson out, neither of the 3 will be part of a contending team so doesn’t hurt my feelings. If we can pick up assets in the process from moving Matheson and Savard and not really road block our young D then I’m not against it.

Something for nothing and our drinks for free....

While what you say makes sense on paper, I can't see Letang playing 10 minutes a night. He's going to take on ice development time from Mailman and Rein, the future of our team. As far as I'm concern, both of those guys can make a million mistakes for the next year or two while developing. We don't need or want some 38-39 year old vet "saving" us.

If it was a forward, sure. I wanted Monahan to sign for a couple of years, but not defenseman because as the youngsters progress, you can't bury them on the 4th line.

I'll believe when the hitchhiker he picks up confirms it eh.....that being said I wonder what the Habs would give in return?

Why on earth would the Habs give much if anything for a player who is pushing himself on our team?

 

[HuGort]

He's 37 BTW.

Letang is in no way a liability, and based on the way he trains, I doubt he will be become one anytime soon. His last year of his contract may the only one that can be the issue.

We have no reason to trade him, unless we're truly blowing it up, which at that point, anybody worth a dime should be traded. I'm fine watching him retire a Penguin.

That being said, there is no reason for the Habs to want him EXCEPT of the whole Quebec thing (I'm originally from Montreal).

Not even f.... maybe. About worst trade ideas in history of this board. Not only are Canadiens already overloaded on defense. Letang is a declining asset signed until he is 41. That contract cannot be bought out. It will kill us when we good team. The difference between adding another star or not. Canadiens have had our share of terrible long term contracts. Nothing stop a Cup faster.

 

[HandshakeLine]

lol

 

[chethejet]

I can see a potential move in a couple to give Letang his home town play. But this year and next he is a Pen. What I do think is Karlsson will be moved after this year for a nice package, Hello Ottawa as Pens retain to sweeten the deal. . .