Price hits cover of ESPN The Magazine
posted by Dave Stubbs at 8h16 EST on Jan 17
From the magazine's news release:
Pressure is part of the package with playing for the Glorious Ones. The Canadiens – arguably one of most storied franchises in all of sports, are celebrating their centennial season, hosting the 57th NHL All-Star Game and have the fourth best record in the Eastern Conference – expectations for the Stanley Cup are at a high.
But it’s harder to stay calm and play in a town that regards a Stanley Cup as practically a civic right. Failure to deliver on the ultimate prize can leave scars – and bitter memories. That’s why Price’s quietness and composure may be his best assets and traits to help him survive the heat in Montreal’s crease.
Quotes from the article:
• Mike Komisarek, teammate on Price: “He’s always calm back there, and it spills
• Price’s father, Jerry: “Carey wants to be the difference. He wants to be the No.1 guy on the biggest stage there is.”
The magazine cover was shot recently at the Canadiens' practice facility in Brossard.
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Submitted by wmv_81 on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 11:37.
wow, that's a sick cover. well done!
Submitted by Sliver24 on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 03:11.
I love the retro pads. I wish he'd make them his regular ones...
Submitted by crabvader on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 02:58.
Come on Doug, you're telling me Price can't be molded into a goaltender of Luongo's or Brodeur's caliber? First off, how would you know? Secondly, it's his second year and look how fluid his laterals are, he's still extremely calm in nets and for once I DON'T FEEL NERVOUS ABOUT OUR GOALTENDING WHEN HE IS IN FRONT OF THE CREASE! I'm sure lots of other fans would be willing to say the same thing. Price is going to be a legitimate superstar. Now i know you said you "wish him well", so I'm, in turn, not saying you don't like him. You need to, however, believe the hype...this ain't no Alexander Daigle. Price is the type of goaltender who will win games all by himself when we get shelled. As far as hype goes throughout the hockey networks, yes, Price is regarded as the next big thing in goaltending; and not just because someone at ESPN said: "Hey, this guy looks like a good goaltender, let's hype him up!". I've given you sufficient evidence that Price is the name you'll be hearing when Marty Brodeur hangs up the pads. As far as you comparing him to Luongo or Marty at this stage in Carey's career: Are you insane? HE JUST STARTED! Believe you me when Price has as many miles as Luongo or Brodeur have, you'll see that your assumptions were wrong. He isn't a flukey goaltender like Tim Thomas or Dominik Hasek. He doesn't just throw himself around like a fish out of water. I can tell you honestly, that I have never seen a goaltender with reflexes like his or strength with his lateral movements and how easy it looks for him to make them. Again, this is his second year in the NHL (1 and a half to be precise) and he already looks as good as the best of them. You still going to tell me he isn't going to be one of the best?
Submitted by Willy the bum on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 00:04.
"The Loneliest Man in Sports"?
I think I hear female fans screaming for his phone number....
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Submitted by Wayne on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:43.
I was just struck by something odd when I took another look at that shot. I could buy a pretty good drumkit if I could fence that gear he's wearing.
Submitted by travelsized on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 18:33.
I really enjoyed that article, actually. Price is in a difficult spot being who he is where he is, and I totally agree that we are too quick to judge: both good and bad.
That said, GO HABS GO, and I still love Carey. :)
Submitted by Björn on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 18:27.
Honestly, why do people keep answering a wum like "retro leafs fan" ? Just stop it and he´ll soon be gone...
Submitted by iluucareyprice31 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:54.
great article , price is the best
Submitted by Dru on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:44.
If ESPN Mag is trying to increase circulation in Montreal, there are worse ways to go about it! :>
Submitted by Wayne on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:15.
Ha! well put, Dru. Great shot of Carey in the "stressed" gear motif! Hot off the presses, colour key and all.
Submitted by Thomas Le Fan on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:14.
Carey! Great stuff young man. Hope you're back soon.
Submitted by retro habs fan on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:05.
Carey Price at this stage of his young career, has potential, but until he win a vezina trophy, and/or win a cup, he hasn't done anything yet to even be considered with the likes of Brodeur, Roy. Let him prove himself first. This kid is so over hyped it's sickening. If he was playing for Carolina or Florida, do you think he would get all this attention, or hype?
geez, it's overbearing to say the least. At his performance against the flyers in the playoffs, certainly didn't help his cause. right now, he's a good goalie with potential, that's all!
Submitted by linp on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:59.
We are happy with our players. If you are not, go to Laffs site.
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:19.
re: my "secret love" for the bruins on the prior page, kjd. read this: boone is the one who had the secret love last year. and read my response on page two. you can call me a lot of things but call me a bruins fan and i'll go ballistic.
http://habsinsideout.com/boone/6415?page=1
Submitted by The M on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 18:32.
You made 'retro leafs fan' look like an idiot. Good show, that's the exact reason Montreal is such a hard place to play
Submitted by travelsized on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 18:01.
Exactly, thank you!
Submitted by YesterdaysPapers (not verified) on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:26.
exactly, if he were playing in Carolia or Florida he wouldn't be facing the same pressure now would he??
Submitted by habsfansince91 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:14.
in the playoffs last year he was dead tired. how can you expect any athlete to play 100% when he played nonstop hockey for one full year.
Submitted by boris420 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 18:13.
Yeah if Im not mistaken in all other leagues below NHL they only play one game a week so the players are used to getting alot of rest.
Watch the game live online:
http://habsonlinetv.blogspot.com/
Submitted by Go Habs Go Them... on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 16:45.
"The Canadiens – arguably one of the most storied franchises in all of sports"
ESPN news release.
Geez, I'm sick of the word "arguably". It's used more often than not when the writer doesn't have the nerve to stand behind what he writes.
How about this: "The Canadiens – one of the most storied franchises in all of sports"
Concise and true. No argument there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDOW6KofuLo
Submitted by Wayne on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:27.
Yeah, but that's 'cause it's a Habs / Yankees thing and it's a U.S. rag so maybe the use of the word here is one way to prevent the author's inbox from filling up with hatemail by equally rabid NY fans.
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:43.
Price is BETTER than Crosby or Malkin or Ovechkin... would anybody out there trade Price for any of those three straight up?
Submitted by Garbo on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:30.
For Ovechkin, in a heartbeat. Price has potential to be the best goalie, but Ovy IS the best player in the league and will be for a long while. Maybe even Malkin, but definitely not Crosby.
Submitted by YesterdaysPapers (not verified) on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:24.
NEVER
Submitted by deuce6 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 16:20.
IDK about better than, but he is right up there with them...
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"Its great to win a conference championship, but they don't put conference banners up there, they put Stanley Cup banners up there" - Carey Price
Submitted by Corporate on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:09.
To tell you the truth... Goalies come by the dozen every year. There are a ton of goalies that are good for the NHL. As for forwards like Ovechkin, I would take him in a heartbeat... He is great with the puck, hits, plays both ways of the ice very well..
As for Malkin and Crosby, no I would not trade for them.
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Submitted by deuce6 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 16:20.
Yea, they do come a dime a dozen, but goalies that have the talent level of Price/Brodeur/Roy/Luongo do not..
They are what you call "money" goalies..and Price has all the tools to become one..
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"Its great to win a conference championship, but they don't put conference banners up there, they put Stanley Cup banners up there" - Carey Price
Submitted by notbigbird on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:58.
I take your point. The difference between a very good goalie and an excellent goalie may not be as great as the difference between those three and the rest.
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:35.
Goalies do not come by the dozen every year, there are only a couple in the league you can bank on... Louango, Brodeur, Turco(for the most part), Nabakov, Giguere... and now Price
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 16:04.
Kiprusoff, Lundqvist, Dipietro (when he arrived, not how it's turned out),Miller, Backstrom... And now - WE HOPE - Price
Submitted by deuce6 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 16:11.
Price has more potential than any of these guys..I hope to god he turns out better than Miller/Kiprusoff..
He may be better than those 2 as of right now, IMO..
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"Its great to win a conference championship, but they don't put conference banners up there, they put Stanley Cup banners up there" - Carey Price
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:02.
Umm. Yeah.
Submitted by Number31 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:08.
NO!
Submitted by HabsDawg (not verified) on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:07.
Like Your Opinion counts Doug!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:22.
I figured that out, HD. Feel like I'm the only celibate guy at an orgy!
I bet if you polled NHL gm's I would't be the sole outlier. We'll check back in five years and compare hardware counts for ovechkin to price. Love the guy. And want him to succeed... But theodore sure had a short time at the top.
And to discount someone's opinion because it differs from a bunch of homers who wanted the guy lynched after playoffs last year... Sounds like Nazi Germany with your inability to think apart or listen to opinions beyond the deluded majority (and I'm not truly comparing the two so spare me the responses that may inspire).
Submitted by ross on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 17:14.
Godwin finally has his foot in the door on sports blogs; his reign shall be eternal.
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:30.
Five years? Hardware? if Stanley cups are what you're talking about then that is a valid statement Doug. Price has the potential to be a top 5 goalie for the next 14-18 years, in five years Price will not even have peeked as goalies peak at about 32-33 years of age. Hardwar, my god man, are you that kinda dude? hart trophies don't mean sh**, Jagr won scoring titles and Hart trophies, but no cups after Mario left. You dont trade a Goalie until he plays his way off your team.... Ask Florida.
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:39.
I think Ovechkin is a surer thing. I'd trade for him and not the bag of pucks Luongo was traded for. That was a horrendous trade. You're suggesting it's not worth trading Price for who I perceive to be the single best player in the league. That's not risky and prospects. I make that deal and most if not all Gms would. This wouldn't even be debated on the other 29 teams' fan sites. Don't act like I'm crazy when I'm at the very least conventional wisdom if not in your opinion correct
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:46.
yeah i agree Ovechkin is a slam dunk, the deal would be more even than you're making it seem..... the point I am trying to make is that Price is one of the more valuable players in the league and there are not too many deals you could make player for player.
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:41.
the brown pads with the bown blocker and trapper looked so damn good, makes me wonder what players would look like with brown gloves, probably pretty damn good with our colors
Submitted by MontrealCanadiens31 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:26.
i enjoy that comment, doug.
mostly, because it's ridiciulouly funny and idiotic.
thats quite honestly the dumbest comment i've ever read on here.
are you forgetting the fact that Carey Price brought the Canadiens to the play offs last season ? Do you recall his November (or December ? baha, idk.) Molson Cup award ? His talent is quite evident, and he's unlike any other goaltender in the nhl right now.
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:51.
to each his own. we all have the right to our own opinion. so i suspect you think he deserved to start the all-star game on his own merit, too?
i love the habs, but we need to be objective.
and price brought the highest scoring team to the playoffs last year? umm. . . ok. i thought we had a deep team with balanced scoring and solid defense. must just be me. i didn't realize that he was the only reason. i can remember jose theodore doing that. . .
Submitted by Corporate on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:16.
I see where you are going with this and I might agree just a little. But any team without goaltending will go nowhere. We saw with the Canadiens in the playoffs when the goaltending was not at its best, we couldn't buy a game against the flyers. But during the season he was the one that gave us quite a great second half. He was awesome. Just that proves he is a good goalie. But only time will tell if he will be great.
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Submitted by Smiss on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 16:43.
Detroit... Chris Osgood.... case closed.
Submitted by splurge on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:25.
Pricey looks sexy in those retro pads.
Splurge
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:09.
Is that your moniker at the end or is it what happened when you saw the picture?
Submitted by Hoegarden on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:21.
Off topic.
The Edmonton Oilers traded goaltender Mathieu Garon to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday for goaltender Dany Sabourin, centre Ryan Stone, and a fourth-round pick in 2011.
Submitted by Wayne on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:36.
Oilers got the better of the deal by at least one asset. I'd give the nod to Garon over Sabourin talent-wise and Oilers get another body immediately.
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:16.
Awesome cover... And...
INCREDIBLY premature. Hasn't accomplished anything in theNHL. Guess they needed someone to profile for Habs 100th... And nice thought... But really. It's more likely tha this will be his only cover of a major sports magazine ever as it is that he'll become something big. I love the Habs, but...
Bizarre
Submitted by HabsDawg (not verified) on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:43.
I second what MontrealCanadiens31 said!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:39.
Dude, do you not realize that Carey Price is the Sidney Crosby or Alexander Ovechkin of goaltending? People were hyping those two like crazy even before they started playing in the NHL aswell. Price has an incredible background, let me remind you. All in one year; wins Canadian juniors on the heels of keeping his team in it in a shootout vs USA, wins the Calder cup with the Hamilton Bulldogs, takes the Canadiens into the playoffs when EVERYONE said trading Huet was a "huge" mistake. Sure he got gassed after the Boston series, but how many goaltenders can you say did all that in one year? Price is legitemately the next big star in the NHL. ESPN is the biggest sports news station in North America, I think they can afford to hire writers who have an abundance of hockey knowledge and insight.
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:48.
whatever - premature. and spare me the "crosby of goaltending". time will tell, and i think sidney's first season was more memorable than price's.
i love him and want the most from him, but i don't expect him to be a brodeur. luongo never got a cover - what's with that? he's been the savior for years according to pundits.
btw, here's the story (i have yet to read) for those who want to read:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3836512
Submitted by HabsDawg (not verified) on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:09.
DOUG:
How do U know if Price will never be a Brodeur?
How many Cups has Luongo ever won?
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 15:31.
I don't know. To me he's a second year player with promise. I hope it works out.
He's (Luongo's) won the same number of Cups as Price. I think he's done well to date but not a top five NHL goaltender yet and not deserving of a cover on the magazine. I don't think it's good to overhype him, either. Just let the kid grow.
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:13.
i detest the bruins. i certainly did not sing their praises: boone said "he liked the team" and i put out one of the most impassioned hate-ons for that team. i can find it if you'd like.
i think he's overhyped but i haven't read this article yet. i think that krejci and lucic are very solid players and that it is indeed easier to be an impact forward than it is to be a sure thing goalie. i just don't think he needs the pressure.
and no, i don't subscribe to espn the magazine. much of their stuff is online, and apologies but i don't consider it a hockey magazine or supportive of the sport so i am not a fan of the network. even when they showed the games they still relegated hockey to the worst position.
Submitted by doug on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 19:30.
here's boone's love and my retort.
http://habsinsideout.com/boone/6415?page=1
Submitted by Tom S. on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 13:11.
On the cover of ESPN....
Carey Price has arrived!
Submitted by 24 Cups on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 12:56.
We have two games left (Atlanta & New Jersey) before the All Star break which is a five day layoff for Montreal. I think it would be crazy to play Price in those two games or the All Star exhibition. I know the game's in Montreal, but there is no chance of a Cup if Price isn't healthy. I say start him in the two games in Florida which means he would get another 10 days of rehab and rest.
Going For The Brass Ring - 25 Cups In 100 Years
Submitted by HabsDawg (not verified) on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:45.
I agree 100% 24....
That way I can see Price in Tampa on the 27 of Jan......
Submitted by yourhabs on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 12:43.
Looking good Price.
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Submitted by Harani on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 12:01.
Awesome retro pads and love the way it says WARRIOR on his stick! Go Pricey! Come back soon!
Submitted by Naila Jinnah on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 11:56.
Wow. Beautiful lighting and contrast on that cover!
http://starshinediva.blogspot.com
Submitted by DearyLeary on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 11:45.
The article was distinctly American. Really didn't say anything we didn't already know, and overexagerrated a lot too.
Submitted by Fargo Habs Fan on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 13:57.
Of course it didn't say anything we didn't already know. If it did, we wouldn't really be Habs fans! As for the article, I thought it was great, and if it gives hockey (especially the Habs) greater exposure in the US, then that is fantastic.
~Goose~
PS: To the couple with the "Leafs nation sucks" shirts in section 208, row D during the Jan 8 game vs Toronto: If you are reading this, please shoot me an email, and thanks for being rowdy! I was the drunk one chanting with you.
Submitted by Bugs on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 10:41.
Hope he looks as good when he comes back.
Peace Out
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Submitted by Steiner on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 10:37.
Heres the article guys...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3836512
Submitted by The Professor on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 10:27.
I vote for permanent retro pads. Those things are awesome
Submitted by Matt_in_TO on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 09:57.
Is ESPN The Magazine sold in Canada?
Submitted by waisguy on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 09:40.
Why is the loneliest man in sports?
Submitted by Number31 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 14:27.
Because the hockey goaltender is the loneliest man in sports (used to be only one goalie per team really in the old days too) but the CANADIENS goaltender is in a class all its own.
Submitted by Gary320 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 12:15.
Cause he has the most pressure from many other people in sports.
Submitted by RGM on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 09:37.
Off to the magazine rack I go . . .
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Submitted by LeGrosBill on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 09:13.
I LOVE the retro pads too, they loook like they were carved out of solid pieces of wood (which wouldn't work too well of course, but still).
Submitted by bigjames on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 09:47.
can be tied together to make a raft for fishing trips...
Submitted by Bill on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 08:47.
Great picture ... awesome retro pads.
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