Carey Price should be easier to trade after his September 1st bonus is paid

Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens are about $3.4 million over the salary cap, which includes Carey Price’s full contract. He’s eligible to be put on the LTIR, but that is not ideal for the Canadiens. They could look to trade his contract, and there are some potential trade partners.

The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks are under the salary cap. Price carries a $10.5 million cap hit, with a base salary of $2 million and a $5.5 million signing bonus that is due on September 1st. After the signing bonus is paid, more teams could become interested.

The Chicago Blackhawks, Seattle Kraken, and Pittsburgh Penguins also have the salary cap space.

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto

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