The hockey world is buzzing with speculation and anticipation as rumors swirl around a potential blockbuster trade involving one of the NHL’s most iconic goaltenders.

As the general managers gather in Detroit, insiders and fans alike are glued to their screens, waiting for the next big announcement that could reshape the future of the Montreal Canadiens.

For days, whispers of Carey Price’s imminent departure have dominated headlines, but the true nature of the deal remains shrouded in mystery.

While countless journalists have weighed in with their own theories, a fresh and intriguing perspective has just emerged from an unexpected source: a San Jose reporter with deep connections inside the Sharks organization.

This new proposal has added fuel to the fire, sparking debate across the league and leaving Canadiens fans with more questions than answers.

Could this be the move that finally sets the wheels in motion for a franchise-altering transaction?

With several teams rumored to be in the mix, and the stakes higher than ever, the details of this potential trade promise to surprise even the most seasoned observers. What exactly is on the table—and what could it mean for the future of both clubs? Read on to uncover the latest developments in this unfolding saga.

Photo of Canadiens logo (left) and Sharks logo (right)

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The upcoming Carey Price trade has been making waves since the beginning of the week.

Most insiders confirm that Price will be traded in the coming hours, especially with the GM meetings currently taking place in Detroit.

That said, the big remaining question is this:

What will the Carey Price trade look like? What will the cost be?

Many Montreal journalists have speculated on the matter, but today, a journalist from San Jose (who has contacts within the Sharks’ management) has put forth a concrete proposal.

It’s quite interesting.

We remind you that the talks seem to be centered around the San Jose Sharks, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Chicago Blackhawks as the potential landing spots for Carey Price’s contract.

Concrete trade proposal between the Montreal Canadiens and the San Jose Sharks involving Carey Price and Artem Guryev

Here’s the offer, as also reported by Marco Normandin:

TO SAN JOSE:
Carey Price + 2026 4th-round pick

TO MONTREAL:
Artem Guryev + Gannon Laroque

Would you do it?

Guryev, 22, is a left-handed defenseman standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 215 pounds. He was a fifth-round pick of the Sharks in 2021.

He played 31 games in the AHL, recording four points with the Sharks’ farm team.

Laroque, 22, is a right-handed defenseman standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 201 pounds. He was a fourth-round pick of the Sharks in 2021.

He played 12 games in the AHL, recording three points with the Sharks’ farm team.

Both also suited up for the Wichita Thunder last season.

If you were Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, would you make this trade?