The hockey world is bracing for a seismic shift as the Montreal Canadiens prepare to pull the trigger on a blockbuster move that could end Carey Price’s legendary run in Montreal. With a critical $5.5 million signing bonus due tomorrow, insiders say the Habs are closer than ever to unloading Price’s $10.5 million cap hit — a contract that has become an anchor on their future.

“The logjam breaks September 1st,” one NHL insider revealed, sending shockwaves through the league. Montreal, already $6 million over the salary cap, can no longer afford to drag Price’s deal into another season. The urgency is sky-high, and the whispers are getting louder: the Canadiens are ready to deal, and the hockey world is watching.

Potential landing spots are already emerging. The Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks have been linked, with San Jose rumored to be the most likely suitor — a team desperate for cap gymnastics and a veteran presence, even if only on paper. But Montreal’s play doesn’t stop there: names like Jason Dickinson and Pavel Zacha have surfaced as targets, suggesting a domino effect that could see the Habs not only clear space but also plug glaring holes in their lineup.

For Canadiens fans, the implications are enormous. Price isn’t just another player — he’s an icon, the face of the franchise for over a decade. To see him moved in a salary-cap chess match would mark the end of an era, but also the beginning of a bold new chapter for a team desperate to claw its way back into contention.

With training camp looming, the Canadiens are racing against the clock. Will they sacrifice their legendary netminder to save their future? Or will the weight of Price’s deal continue to drag them down? One thing is certain: the next 72 hours could alter the trajectory of the franchise forever.