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Why Tax Rules Could Complicate a Carey Price Trade

Trade chatter around Carey Price is heating up again, with Marco D’Amico of RG.rog suggesting that a deal could take place in the next few days. With Price’s bonus out of the way, it does make sense that a few teams would be open to acquiring Price’s contract, but a surprising factor could complicate any deal: taxes.

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Canadiens make decision on Carey Price's contract

Despite not having played since the 2021-22 season, goaltender Carey Price and his contract continue to weigh down the Canadiens' salary cap flexibility.

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Carey Price News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Canadiens Could Add Forward After Imminent Carey Price Trade

According to a recent report, the Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of making a major move. Marco D’Amico of RG.org writes, “Albeit unofficially retired,

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 31

The Habs don’t see the start of the season as a deadline for improving their club

Although the off-season is drawing to a close and the Montreal Canadiens have yet to add a top-6 player, that doesn’t mean we have to wait until the trade deadline.

Filip Eriksson News / The Sick Podcast / August 31

Habs Prospect Lighting Up Champions Hockey League

Montreal Canadiens prospect Filip Eriksson is continuing to turn heads with his play for Lulea HC of the SHL. The SHL team is currently playing in the

Carey Price News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31

Price’s Contract Could Be Traded to One of Three Teams Ahead of Bigger Move

The Montreal Canadiens are poised to make a significant financial move: trading the contract of franchise legend goaltender Carey Price. Multiple sources, specifically Marco D’Amico of RG.org, indicate the deal could happen in the coming days, now that Price has been paid his $5.5 million signing bonus.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 31

Top Calder Trophy Candidates for 2025-2026 Season

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson claimed the 2025 Calder Trophy, capping off an incredible rookie season in the NHL. The young superstar beat out goalie Dustin Wolf and center Macklin Celebrini for the award, but it was a razor-thin race due to all three performing well above expectations for first-year players.

Carey Price News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Canadiens’ Top Priority Needs to Be Moving Price’s Contract

When you mention Carey Price to any Montreal Canadiens fan, you can see the joy come to their face. A Montreal icon that held the hearts and minds of an entire province.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Top 5 Canadiens X-Factors for 2025-26

Arguably the biggest X-factor separating the Montreal Canadiens from a successful playoff finish to 2025-26 is their health. As has been well-documented, all alone the Habs have evolved substantially into officially a playoff team already, improving every season since finishing last in the standings in 2021-22.

Carey Price News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Canadiens Preparing Carey Price Trade to Western Conference Team

The Montreal Canadiens could be on the verge of moving goaltender Carey Price’s contract, marking the end of an era for one of the franchise’s greatest players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 31

Nick Suzuki surprised Lane Hutson wasn’t invited by Team USA

Although the Canadiens will aspire to make the playoffs for a second consecutive season, Montreal will have one of the NHL’s youngest teams this year, and with the retirement of David Savard and the departures of Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak, it will be up to the team’s young veterans to make up for any loss of leadership.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / August 30

Montreal Canadiens Expected to Make Emotional Trade on Monday

The Canadiens are expected to move Carey Price's contract this off-season, and now a top analyst has predicted a trade that could send him to the Western Conference.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 30

Kirby Dach: don’t rule out a 'David Reinbacher treatment' on his return to the game

Once again this year, one of the big stories surrounding the Habs camp is the state of Kirby Dach’s health. We’re wondering if his knee will be able to

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

2 Dark Horse Canadiens Who Can Have an Impact in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into what feels like a pivotal season in 2025-26. They’re not quite ready to be labeled contenders, but they’re also far removed from being written off as basement dwellers.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Sick Podcast / August 31

Expectations for Kaiden Guhle This Upcoming Season

After developing into a responsible defensive defenseman over the last few years, Kaiden Guhle seems to finally be ready to take on the role of a minute-munching shutdown defenseman.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 30

Transactions at the Habs: everything could come to a head as early as Monday

Once again this year, we’ve been sold a very exciting and busy off-season via a number of rumours, but in the end, as is often the case, the NHL has been VERY quiet.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 30

Canadiens HC Makes Bold Statement About Defense

The Montreal Canadiens' defense has changed drastically since the team bowed down to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals, but head coach Martin St.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Bold Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 Predictions

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens are facing higher expectations. After qualifying for the postseason, Kent Hughes has added to his young roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 30

One question per Canadiens member before the season: the rest

Recently, I was asked a question by a Canadiens forward on the heels of the start of the season, which is fast approaching. In a little over a month, the season will begin,but it’s not just the forwards who have us wondering about the upcoming hockey season.