Habs Daily: Sidney Crosby Rumours, Draft Video, Andrei Markov

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News

An article in The Athletic implied Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby would possibly be open to the idea of one day playing for the Canadiens. Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, did not shut the door when asked about a potential change of address.  [Top Prospects to Watch At Canadiens Rookie Camp]

For what it’s worth, Crosby also mentioned he’s focused on Pittsburgh going forward. The situation may change, but it’s clear that he’s not seriously considering a change at the moment. “I’m worried about playing for Pittsburgh,” Crosby, the Penguins captain, said at the NHL North American Player Media Tour on Tuesday. “I haven’t seriously considered anything else.”[NHL]

The Montreal Canadiens released their yearly behind-the-scenes draft video on Tuesday. For ease of viewing, we embedded the video.

The Habs will honour Andrei Markov on December 3. Markov finished his career as the second-most productive defenceman in franchise history, trailing only the legendary blueliner Larry Robinson.

Le Canadien va organiser une soirée hommage à Andrei Markov le 3 décembre prochain pour honorer ses 16 saisons avec l’équipe.

— Marc Antoine Godin (@MAGodin) September 9, 2025

ICYMI: The Habs released the roster for the upcoming Rookie Camp. There are several players worth keeping an eye on, with top prospect Ivan Demidov leading the charge among the forwards. David Reinbacher and Adam Engstrom are the highest rated defensive prospects in the mix. [Top Prospects to Watch At Canadiens Rookie Camp]

National Hockey Now Network

Perhaps the most important skill of an NHL general manager is the ability to construct a team with a long-term vision in mind. It sounds simple enough, but in actuality it’s easier said than done. Individual transactions that look like good moves in a vacuum have to fit together in a larger picture. [Boston Bruins]

With Flyers 2025 Rookie Camp just days away, the team has finally announced the rosters and schedule. [Philadelphia Flyers]

His first season in North America was a harsh wake-up call for Detroit Red Wings prospect Jakub Rychlovsky. His struggles with the adjustment were evident in both Rychlovsky’s health and productivity. Injuries would limit him to 38 AHL games for the Grand Rapids Griffins. His numbers were a pedestrian three goals and five assists. [Detroit Red Wings]