Carey Price Details the Roadmap to a Possible Return and Explains Why He Hasn't Given Up Hope

Good luck telling that to Carey Price, though.

Today, Price met with the media to open himself up to questions about his career, his injury, and his possible retirement. Among other things, he declared that he has zero intention of succumbing to retirement just yet and remains set on overcoming his injury.

Price mentioned that he has sought counsel from others who have suffered similar injuries. He said it could take up to a full year to heal, but he is not discouraged. He maintains his intention to stay the course en route back to the NHL; I would probably have a hard time walking away from $42 million too, to be fair.

All the same, Price is not simply focused on returning but still has the fire to win a Stanley Cup. The Habs' window could open sooner than many believe, so if he is able to return to proper form, the Habs could field a much more complete team even a year from now.

Price echoed retired NFL legend Marshawn Lynch's words of wisdom to upcoming athletes, suggesting they consider their future when they come into 'big league' money.

While Price stands to make a lot of money to not play hockey over the next four seasons, he obviously is dissatisfied with his situation and wants to do anything in his power to correct the course. The tough side of the situation really falls on the Canadiens, who are stuck between a rock and a hard place re: their goaltender.

Sure, they see the cap savings via long-term injured reserve. But they are still on the hook for that money, and as long as they have it on their books they are paying Carey Price $10.5 million to not play. Hardly ideal. The contract is virtually buyout-proof, and good luck finding a trade partner in his condition. Not that they would necessarily do that, but it deserves to be said.

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