News Article: Price Enters NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program (Mod warning in post #1)

[Goalfield22]

I don't know about that.

As for Price, I hope everything works out for the best.

I always try to be optimistic, but this news was harsh, man.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Not going to speculate on anything, but whatever Price has checked himself in for, I hope that they're able to help him get back to where he wants to be.

 

[Goalfield22]

Jake Allen played like crap when he became the starter in the 2nd half of the season. The defense was already bad too.

We also had to play 25 games in 44 days, man. The entire team struggled with that. I don't blame Allen at all.

 

[Colezuki]

Me speculating but I wonder if as a result of the surgery he had to take painkillers and in the last few weeks his sickness is actually withdrawal symptoms, hope he's able to get the help he needs

 

[shamrun]

How many players have actually used that program? Feels like it's the first time I ever hear about it

I think galchenyuk followed the same program a few years ago. Not sure.
Best of luck to carey. Hope he receives the help and support he needs.

 

[Mikah]

Is this program also for mental health or only substance abuse?

It covers both. Essentially it is a program where a player who has issues, whatever it is (depression, addiction, conflicts) can get into and be sheltered from the organization.

 

[Mark9988]

Well that settles the debate, if we make the playoffs or not, lottery pick, here we come, this time make it a good one!!

 

[The Great Weal]

We also had to play 25 games in 44 days, man. The entire team struggled with that. I don't blame Allen at all.

Sure but Allen isnt exactly a good starting goalie

 

[Schwang]

I like Price, but all the bleeding heart aside, I wish he'd gone to Seattle. The past few seasons, there's been something either physically or mentally wrong, causing him to miss time. Yes, he was stellar in the playoffs, but you have to get there first.
This guys contract is just going to hinder this team for the rest of its life.
I hope he's OK. But come on man. Enough.
I'm almost ashamed to type that, but I'm already fed up with the injuries and the season hasn't even started.
At what point can we start the "Wright" chant?

 

[Goalfield22]

Sure but Allen isnt exactly a good starting goalie

Agreed.

 

[Adriatic]

The Flu right Dom? Or was it the knee? Exactly what I was saying the other day with Habs org, Price , lies and secrecy.
Anyways, hope he’s ok and seeking help for whatever it is, is the first step to recovery.

Cause that's what's important here, keeping you informed. What a loser.

 

[abo9]

How many players have actually used that program? Feels like it's the first time I ever hear about it

Idk but usually you hear about it because they're forced to. Aka their issues are already way out of control. Seems like a good thing that Price is using it voluntarily, hoping this decision helps him overcome whatever he's battling.

The pressures he has endured for over a decade in Montreal has to be weighing him down.

Is he the longest tenured starting goalie in Montreal's history?

Pretty sure he holds the record for most games played by a goalie in Montreal's history. Potentially wins as well or very close to. For such a storied organization, it's truly an achievement. I feel like people really understate how big Price is for the Montreal Canadiens.

 

[Schwang]

I hope he gets the help he needs. From a hockey standpoint, we are f***ed this season.

To be honest, he wasn't exactly stellar last regular season. But ya, I agree.

 

[Schooner Guy]

I’ve already said in other posts that every year the org covers up about other things like injury severity but in this case of course he deserves privacy

Then why did you just complain that the head coach didn't reveal Price's current issues and then rant about lies and secrecy?

 

[417]

I seriously wonder, given how the pandemic has affected everyone, hell I can speak on that personally...but how crazy it must have been for players last year to play, be away from families, nothing but hotel rooms, etc.

That must have taken a toll.

 

[26Mats]

The Flu right Dom? Or was it the knee? Exactly what I was saying the other day with Habs org, Price , lies and secrecy.
Anyways, hope he’s ok and seeking help for whatever it is, is the first step to recovery.

Where are the lies? Technically this is something that can be considered an illness.

 

[Tripledeke333]

Jake Allen played like crap when he became the starter in the 2nd half of the season. The defense was already bad too.

Price had his share of crap games in the season too though, didn’t he?

 

[Paddyjack]

How many players have actually used that program? Feels like it's the first time I ever hear about it

Pred's Conor Ingram did last year https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...nhlnhlpa-player-assistance-program/115360532/

And Bobby Ryan : Bobby Ryan Speaks About the Player Assistance Program

 

[dinodebino]

If it’s announced, it’s because it’s not his first kick at the can. Not good. Hope he’ll be fine.

 

[The Great Weal]

Price had his share of crap games in the season too though, didn’t he?

He is still our starter

 

[davey999]

Firstly, I hope he is going to be fine and gets the help he needs.
Second, this is looking more and more like a lost year.

 

[McGees]

Where are the lies? Technically this is something that can be considered an illness.

Once again, I was talking about previous years in terms of injuries - this is a case that deserves privacy of course

 

[The Great Weal]

To be honest, he wasn't exactly stellar last regular season. But ya, I agree.

We now have a bad #1, a bad #2 behind a bad defense.

 

[Rosso Scuderia]

Good for him for getting help. He's been looking depressed for so long. Even when he tries to smile, you can see sadness in his eyes.

 

[dinodebino]

Ok, this is tank country now. Players will be deflated AF. Allen snd whomever are not an option