The Montreal Canadiens have made a significant move by trading the contract of star goaltender Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks, as announced by general manager Kent Hughes on Friday. In exchange, the Canadiens acquired defenseman Gannon Laroque.
This trade was anticipated as the Canadiens were facing a $5.9 million cap overage for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
During his tenure with the Canadiens, Price showcased his exceptional skills in 712 games, achieving a record of 361 wins, 261 losses, and 79 ties. He boasted an impressive .917 save percentage, a 2.15 goals against average, and recorded 49 shutouts.
Price’s accolades include winning the Vezina, William M. Jennings, Ted Lindsay, and Hart Memorial trophies in the 2014-15 season. He also received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2021-22 and played a pivotal role in the Canadiens’ journey to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.
Price’s final appearance for the Canadiens was on April 29, 2022, as he was sidelined due to a persistent knee injury sustained during the 2014 Eastern Conference final.
In a revealing 2023 interview, Price expressed ongoing concerns about his knee, indicating its impact on his long-term playing ability. Despite feeling day-to-day improvements, Price acknowledged the limitations it posed for sustaining a full season’s workload on the ice.
The trade saw the Canadiens acquiring defenseman Gannon Laroque from the San Jose Sharks, along with a fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft, in exchange for Carey Price.
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