During his press availability today, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price said he still hopes to play this season and return from the knee surgery he had in July of 2021.
The 34-year-old and future Hall of Famer said that he should know “within the next two weeks” if he can return to game action prior to the end of the season in April. Price suffered a setback in his recovery about two weeks ago, forcing him to restart the rehabilitation process on his knee.
Originally, Price was projected to miss around three months with the recovery process, and the team expected him to be ready for the start of the season. It became clear about a week prior to the puck drop on the 2021-22 campaign that he wouldn’t be healthy enough to play.
That window in October prior to the start of the season also saw him enter the NHLPA’s Player Assistance Program. He completed his treatment there and returned to the team after a month in early November.
If Price is able to return, the team hopes it will balance what’s been a precarious goaltending situation all season. Neither goalie in their current tandem has been good, as Sam Montembeault (2-8-4, 3.95 GAA, .895% SV) and Cayden Primeau (1-4-1, 4.51 GAA, .879% SV) have both really struggled with full-time NHL duty.
Jake Allen (5-16-2, 2 SO, 3.15 GAA, .901 SV%) had put forth his best effort in a trying season for the Canadiens, but he’s likely on the shelf until mid-to-late March with a lower-body injury.
I believe one or more members of the Montreal media turned off their old-fashioned tape recorders early. Carey added “just kidding…!” after the last click.
Was this after watching the first vs Columbus
@Al Hirschen – Probably around the 13:14 mark… :( Now, we should take bets whether DD will join the mob of pitchforks and torches that’ll show up at the Bell Centre. Somebody in the crowd will probably recognize him, unless he’s in disguise, though.
This team needs someone in the locker room that will get in a teammate face . Like when Zac Kassian runs the goalie and the team dose NOTHING!
@Al Hirschen – Aside from the occasional Pezzetta road rage, there aren’t a lot of guys on that roster who bring Burkie-esque truculence. So many “L”s and so many games left to suffer through…
Then get Kurtis Gabriel. Your a last place team . Play him on the fourth line.
@Al Hirschen – You should be calling in on the Delmar Postgame Show right now. Kent Hughes might be listening tonight.
Kurtis Gabriel is now at Rockford AHL after 2 games with Chicago after being acquired from Toronto
link to capfriendly.com
Mac, here is full press conference with Carey Price , Stay Safe
link to youtube.com
@G – Thanks for the link! Hope you’re doing well!
Why
Because he’s a competitor. Professional athletes don’t just quit lol. I mean, some do but the majority don’t.
Because he’s a competitor. Professional athletes don’t just quit lol. I mean, some do but the majority don’t.