Seattle Kraken: Tri-City Americans alumni who could come back to the PNW
Michelle Tully
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Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens.
Carey Price, G, Montreal Canadiens
Hockey fans reading this will think there is no chance in Hades that Montreal would expose Carey Price to Seattle in the expansion draft. His name is on the rumor mill for more than one reason. First and foremost, the 33-year-old netminder carries a $10.5M cap hit through the 2025-26 season. Second, the Canadiens just traded for Jake Allen, who could take over the reins if Price leaves. Finally, the Kraken need a face for their franchise. They want Price to be the Pacific Northwest version of Vegas’ Marc-Andre Fleury.
Price was selected 5th overall in 2005 by the Canadiens. He played two more years with Tri-City where he earned both the Del Wilson Trophy for top goaltender in the WHL and CHL’s Goaltender of the Year. The British Columbia native has been among the NHL’s elite goaltenders since he made his debut in 2007. So far, Price played in 682 NHL games posting a record of 348-250-74, with a 2.49 GAA, .917 SV%, and 48 shutouts. In 2015 Price became the only person to ever win the Lindsey (NHL MVP by NHLPA), Jennings, Vezina, and Hart (NHL MVP by writers) in the same season.
Price isn’t the same goalie he was in his prime. Then again 90 percent of his prime is better than 90 percent of goalies currently in the league. If there is someone Kraken ownership wants to put on every billboard within a 200-mile radius of Climate Pledge Arena, it’s Carey Price.
We conclude our series later in the week with Seattle Thunderbirds alumni.