The Canadiens Likely To Move Carey Price’s Contract

Despite not having played since the 2021-22 season, goaltender Carey Price and his contract continue to weigh down the Montreal Canadiens’ salary cap flexibility. With just one year remaining on his deal, which carries a $10.5 million cap hit, the franchise may be close to moving the contract in the coming days, per Marco D’Amico of RG.org .

While Price’s playing days are long behind him, the Canadiens will look to trade his contract to a team looking to hit the salary cap floor. That market may be thinning out, but the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, and San Jose Sharks may fit the bill. If the Habs can swing a deal, they too would become cap compliant, as they currently sit approximately $6 million over the limit, according to PuckPedia . Moving Price’s contract could also pr