Canadiens Make Big Move, Acquire Young Defenseman Gannon Laroque
Big news has just come out of Montreal as the Canadiens have made a significant roster move. Defenseman Gannon Laroque has officially been acquired from the San Jose Sharks in a trade that has already caught the attention of fans and analysts alike. In exchange, goaltender Carey Price, along with a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has been sent to San Jose. It’s a move that signals a shift for the Canadiens, who are clearly looking toward the future.
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Laroque is a 22-year-old right-handed defenseman who is still early in his professional career. Last season, he played nine games with the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL, recording two points—one goal and one assist. He also spent some time with the Wichita Thunder in the ECHL, appearing in nine games. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Laroque was drafted by the Sharks in the fourth round, 103rd overall, in the 2021 NHL Draft. While he’s still developing, his potential has been widely recognized, and Montreal fans will be watching closely to see how he adapts to his new team and surroundings.
On the other side of the trade, Carey Price is a legendary figure in Canadiens history. Over a career spanning 712 NHL games with Montreal, he compiled an incredible record of 361 wins, 261 losses, and 79 overtime or shootout losses, with a .917 save percentage, a 2.51 goals-against average, and 49 shutouts. Price holds franchise records for both games played and wins by a goaltender, and he ranks among the top goaltenders in NHL history overall. He was awarded the Vezina, William M. Jennings, Ted Lindsay, and Hart Memorial trophies in the 2014-15 season, and later received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2021-22. Internationally, Price has won gold medals with Team Canada at the 2007 World Junior Championship, the 2014 Olympic Games, and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
This trade marks the end of an era for Montreal as Price departs, leaving behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. At the same time, it marks a new beginning with Gannon Laroque, a young defenseman who has been brought in with hopes of strengthening the Canadiens’ blue line and contributing to the team’s ongoing rebuild. It’s a bold move that combines respect for the past with a clear eye on the future, and it’s going to be fascinating to see how it all unfolds on the ice this season.
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