Kovalev Told to Stay Home

Alright I'm going to start the rumor mill again for this week. It is being reported by [TSN.ca ] the the Montreal Canadiens have told forward Alexei Kovalev to stay home. Is the a trade looming? Do I need to start to speculate that Kovy could be coming back to Pittsburgh? It has been said before that he is not happy with his situation in Montreal and wants out. There was also rumors swirling that he would like to come back to the Penguins. Who wouldn't want to come to Pittsburgh and play with the two best players in the NHL?