In the world of hockey, few moments carry the emotional weight of a franchise legend bidding farewell to the city that shaped his career.

Today, that moment has arrived for Montreal Canadiens fans as Carey Price, the iconic goaltender who defined an era, has officially broken his silence following the stunning trade that sent him to the San Jose Sharks.

The announcement came swiftly, leaving fans reeling and sparking waves of speculation about what the future holds—not only for Price, but also for the Canadiens organization itself.

While the details of the trade were unexpected, the real intrigue lies in Price’s first public reaction. In just a few words, he managed to capture the hearts of fans and reignite the debate about loyalty, legacy, and the true meaning of being a “Hab.”

His response was brief, but its impact was immediate, flooding social media with emotional tributes and passionate discussions.

But what does Price really feel about this seismic shift? How will his departure shape the next chapter for Montreal? And what do his words reveal about the bond between player and city?

As the dust settles, one thing is clear: this story is far from over. Read on to discover the powerful message behind Carey Price’s reaction.

Photo of Carey Price

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Goaltender Carey Price has just broken his silence following the trade announced a little earlier today.

Let’s recall that late yesterday afternoon, the Montreal Canadiens announced they had traded goaltender Carey Price (along with a 5th-round draft pick) in exchange for young defenseman Gannon Laroque.

It should also be noted that the 22-year-old acquired in this deal may never play hockey again as his future is in doubt due to injuries.

Anyway, in the past few moments, none other than Carey himself publicly reacted to the trade.

Carey Price reacts to the trade and mentions that he will always be a Hab no matter what

A true Hab!

“Always a Hab. Just a teal one for now”

– Carey Price

A short reaction, but one that speaks volumes and has sparked many responses on social media.

His wife Angela also reacted following the trade involving her husband.

All in all, this trade involving Carey Price is somewhat the end of a major chapter in recent Canadiens history.

Carey Price, now 38 years old, played 712 career games in the National Hockey League, all with the Montreal Canadiens, with a goals-against average of 2.51 and a save percentage of .917 (record of 361-261-79).