Carey Price Sends Strong Message on Canadiens’ 2027 Outlook

Canadiens legend and fellow netminder Carey Price has been watching his former franchise closely, and he told NHL.com's Dave Stubbs that Montreal’s young tandem has already shown traits that should encourage the organization.

“I’m excited for those guys, seeing them experience success early,” Price said. “It’s an exciting time in their careers.”

Price believes that early success of both goalies should help them handle the demands that come with playing in Montreal, one of the biggest and most scrutinazed NHL markets.

“They both seem to be confident in their abilities and that’s a good thing,” Price said. “That’s a confidence-builder, not just for the goalies but for the team.”

The Canadiens’ all-time leader in wins also sees distinctly different styles between the two, which could help Montreal opt for one or the other depending on the matchup.

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“I really love Dobes’ compete level, he’s got that ‘grrr’ in his game, he’s got that swagger,” Price said. “I really enjoy watching that.

“Fowler kind of reminds me more of myself, a little more reserved. He plays a very quiet game like I did. It’s their mentality that has them where they’re at.”

Ultimately, Price also believes Montreal has moved into legitimate contention following last season’s playoff breakthrough.

“It sure feels that they’re a contender,” Price said, while cautioning that “a lot of things need to go right” for the Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup.

The Canadiens were champions for the last time more than three decades ago, when they defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 in 1993.