Carey Price Talks About The Possibility Of Being Traded

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Hunter Bowman
November 19, 2023 (4:46 PM)

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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price seems to have reached the conclusion of his National Hockey League playing career, courtesy of a debilitating knee injury. While an official retirement announcement is pending, the door to Price's future on the ice appears firmly closed.

However, the Canadiens face a challenging task moving forward, thanks to Price's contract extending through the 2025-26 NHL season with a hefty $10.5 million cap hit. Although currently on long-term injured reserve, the Canadiens might contemplate leveraging this contract as a tradable asset in the future. Yet, complications arise as Price holds a full no-movement clause, granting him control over potential trades. Despite this, Price, in a recent statement, expressed his willingness to waive the clause, prioritizing the team's best interests in any potential deals.

"For sure, any way I can help now,» said Price, as per NHL.com, when asked if he would waive his no-move clause. «I'm still a part of the team, and if I can help in any way, I'm here.»

This opens the possibility for General Manager Kent Hughes to explore trading the contract to teams nearing the salary cap floor, a strategic move anticipated as the Canadiens navigate their rebuild. This fortuitously aligns with the ongoing increase in the NHL salary cap, offering the Canadiens a promising trajectory as they navigate the rebuilding phase.

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