Carey Price traded: Frank Seravalli thinks it’s a “long shot”

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Crédit: MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 21: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens follows the play during the NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre on April 21, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Vitor Munhoz/NHLI via Getty Images)

Today is September 4, and… Carey Price is still with the Montreal Canadiens, and his final signing bonus was paid earlier this week (Monday), making it “easier” to trade him elsewhere. But will it absolutely happen? In the eyes of Frank Seravalli(Bleacher Report), the answer to that question is no. The tipster thinks it’s more of a “long shot”… and the reason is simple: for Kent Hughes to dance, he needs to find a partner. The Habs are interested in the idea, that said.

But if the other NHL clubs don’t think it would be better to welcome Price to their books, it’ll be hard for Hughes to budge.

[content-ads] The situation, we know.

Certain clubs – who must respect the salary floor – have been targeted in recent days: the Sharks, the Blackhawks, the Penguins… On paper, it might make sense to see one of these teams acquire Price.It would help with the payroll and the fact that there’s only $2 million left to pay him (in salary) between now and the end of the year.

But then again, these clubs won’t automatically move to please Kent Hughes and the Habs organization. We know, after all: by trading Price, the Canadiens can give themselves more options to make a deal. And right now, the club is in dire need of a 2nd center: we know that too. Things could go fast, if Price is traded in the next few days or hours. But it’s got to be done… and that’s kind of the rub right now. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – The trade we’ve been waiting for all summer! #Not

– It’s been a long time.

– I like the mentality.

– Good question.