Why the Habs Should Consider Trading Price's Contract | Halak Retires + 2026 Free Agency Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to trade Carey Price's contract this fall. Why does this make sense and who could be interested in making this deal?

Speaking of Habs goalies, Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement. Ian Boisvert looks back at his time in Montreal and recounts what the 2010 Halak Spring playoff run meant to him. And lastly, let's take a look at the 2026 NHL free agents. Will the Habs play it safe with a modest addition or will they swing for the fences with the likes of Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel being available?

0:00 Jaroslav Halak retires, Carey Price trade talk

5:09 Halak's legendary 2010 playoff performance for Montreal

12:48 Analyzing potential Carey Price contract trade

21:56 Looking ahead to Canadiens' 2026 free agency

26:08 Big name free agents in 2026: McDavid, Kaprizov, etc.

30:42 Trivia question about Halak's first NHL win

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