Fans reacted as the Montreal Canadiens traded longtime franchise goaltender Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Gannon Laroque and a 2026 fifth-round pick.Price hasn’t suited up since the 2021-22 season due to a serious knee injury, but his contract still carried a hefty $10.5 million cap hit. Financially, the burden was lighter, as he was only owed $2 million for the 2025-26 season after receiving a $5.5 million signing bonus on September 1.The deal sparked reactions from fans online. Some lamented the move, while others saw the humor in it. One fan commented,“Priced out of Montreal,”BLOCKXS.COM @blockxsLINK@CanadiensMTL Priced out of MontrealAnother wrote,“Sharks robbery got a hall of famer for nothing.”Skate of Mind @skateofmindpodLINK@CanadiensMTL @FriedgeHNIC Sharks robbery got a hall of famer for nothingHere are some more fan reactions:"Knew it was coming, know why it happened, but still don’t like seeing it in writing/actually happening" one fan wrote,"Carey you got me into hockey and the Canadiens. It’s been a privilege to watch you play. I’ll always be a habs fan" another fan wrote."I know why it was necessary, but that doesn’t make it not hurt. Also very clearly the people who were saying a 2nd were on crack." a user commented."Nooo! What are we doing? Why are we trading the best goalie in the league for nothing! I WILL not be watching this season!!" another user wrote.Price leaves Montreal after more than 15 years, finishing his career with a 361-261-79 record, a 2.51 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage.NHL analyst Ian Boisvert on Carey Price retiring with CanadiensOn Friday's episode of the Locked on Canadiens podcast, NHL analyst Ian Boisvert reflected on what feels like the closing chapter of Carey Price’s career with the Montreal Canadiens. He believes that the Canadiens could sign Price to a one-day contract so he can officially retire as a Hab.I think if they go that route of signing him to the one-day contract so he can retire as a member of this team… They'll get to celebrate him at the Bell Center knowing full well that this is over. There's actually closure now.” Boisvert said. (2:43 onwards)Boisvert also added that Carey Price’s Hall of Fame induction seems inevitable, and this process would give fans the chance to honor him properly at the Bell Centre.