A potential big update is coming to the Canadiens organization on Monday as goalie Carey Price is scheduled to meet with the media.
The 35-year-old netminder is not expected to suit up at all this season. He is still recovering from knee surgery last season that kept him out a majority of the 2021-22 campaign.
Given his health concerns and age, there has been some speculation that Price's meeting with members of the media on Monday is to announce his retirement, however, multiple outlets have reported ahead of the date that that's not the case.
Just to clarify, since I see all kinds of reactions: This has been in the plans for a long time. Carey was away for a bit during training camp and it just worked out this way schedule-wise. It’s just to discuss how he feels and go over his situation. And no, not retiring.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) October 18, 2022
Price has been with the Canadiens organization his entire 15-year career in the NHL. He was drafted by the team No. 5 overall in the 2005 NHL draft.
The goalie has built himself quiite an impressive resume. Price's 361 wins are the 21st-most in NHL history and his 44 wins during the 2014-15 season are tied for the eighth-most all time in a single season.
He's a seven-time All-Star, a Hart, Ted Lindsay and Vezina winner, an Olympic gold medalist, World Cup of Hockey gold medalist and Bill Masterton recipient. He appeared in one Stanley Cup Final as well.
Here is more information on Price's press conference on Monday.
What time is Carey Price speaking to the media?
Price is scheduled to meet with the media around noon E.T.
#Habs Carey Price will speak with the media tomorrow (Monday) around 12pm ET in Brossard.
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) October 23, 2022
-- and before anyone asks: no, he will *not* be announcing his retirement.
He will be at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, Que.
How to watch the Carey Price's media availability
The Canadiens will provide a live stream of Price's press conference on Youtube on Monday.
Viewers can watch the video live here or also view it after it airs.