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Monday Habs Headlines: Carey Price grateful for Ken Dryden’s advice

In today’s links, Price is grateful for the advice Dryden shared with him early in his career, the hockey world remembers Dryden, the toughest goalies to score on, the top QMJHL players to watch, and more.

Apr 15, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) acknowledges the cheers before the game against the New York Islanders at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Carey Price is grateful for the advice Ken Dryden shared with him early in his career when he was struggling with the pressure of being a Canadiens’ goaltender. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Dryden wasn’t just a great Canadien, he was also a great Canadian in his post-playing career. [Toronto Star]
  • “He sure as hell made me look a lot better”, Larry Robinson remembers Dryden. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Many have tried, but nobody can emulate Dryden’s famous pose. [RDS
  • Angela Price “cried like a baby” after Carey was traded to the San Jose Sharks. [Journal de Montreal]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • NHL players name the toughest goaltenders to score on. [NHL]
  • The latest scuttlebutt circulating about the five remaining restricted free agents. [Sportsnet]
  • Since retiring from the NHL, Calgary Flames alumnus Andrew Ference has enjoyed the quiet and growing fresh produce for his family. [NHL]
  • The top young QMJHL players to watch in 2025-26 and beyond. [FloHockey]
  • Newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua is drawing comparisons to Zach Hyman. [Hockey Patrol]

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