Monday Habs Headlines: Carey Price’s contract on the move

In today’s links, Price’s time in Montreal expected to soon come to an end, McDavid still holding out on contract talks, and more.

Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Andrea Rowe

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

With Carey Price’s contract expected to be on the move this week, the Canadiens are looking at potential destinations as well as keeping their eyes open for a top-six centre. [RG.org]
Turns out the Montreal Canadiens were not actually founded in 1909. [EOTP]

Around the league and elsewhere

Connor McDavid is following the trend of players waiting to sign big deals closer to training camp. [Forbes]
As the PWHL continues to grow on and off the ice, Minnesota Frost’s Mae Batherson is focused on growing with it as a player. [CBC]
3 important questions facing the Washington Capitals heading into the 2025-26 season. [NHL]
5 NHL general managers who deserve more credit in 2025-26. [The Hockey Writers]

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