Major Trade Shakes Up Montreal Canadiens

In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens have officially traded goaltender Carey Price and a fifth-round draft pick in 2026 to the San Jose Sharks. In return, they have welcomed defenceman Gannon Laroque to their lineup.

Clearing Space for Future Success

This trade marks a strategic shift for the Canadiens as Price, in the final year of his hefty eight-year, $84 million contract with a $10.5 million cap hit, had already cost the team a significant $5.5 million from his signing bonus this September. With only $2 million left owed to him this season, moving his contract provides the Canadiens with much-needed cap flexibility to bolster their roster ahead of the season.

A Legendary Career Comes to a Close?

At 37 years old and sidelined since the 2021-22 season due to a severe knee injury, Price's future remains uncertain. The 15-year veteran has left an indelible mark on the Canadiens, becoming one of the most celebrated goaltenders of his generation. His 2014-15 season was nothing short of miraculous, racking up 44 wins and a staggering .933 save percentage, earning him several prestigious awards including the Hart and Vezina Trophies.

Price's Incredible Legacy

Drafted fifth overall by Montreal in 2005, Price is a seven-time All-Star and boasts a career record of 361 wins against 261 losses, with a 2.51 GAA and a .917 save percentage. His performance helped the Canadiens reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, where they battled valiantly but fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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