The Montreal Canadiens pondered trading Carey Price's contract before the 2025-26 season. Noise grew louder about a potential deal involving the informally retired goaltender's contract. On Friday, a deal was finally struck. Price, along with a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, was traded to the San Jose Sharks .

To be clear, this is purely a financial move. Price will likely never play a professional hockey game again. He has dealt with significant knee injuries over the last few years. As a result, the Sharks won't see the future Hall of Famer feature in their goalie rotation for the upcoming season.

Price did not immediately react to the trade. However, he eventually addressed the matter on Friday night with a short and simple post. “Always a Hab. Just a teal one for now

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