Two former WHLers were traded for each other in the NHL. On Friday, the Montréal Canadiens [http://thn.com/montreal] traded goaltender Carey Price, along with a 2026 fifth-round pick, to the San Jose Sharks [http://thn.com/sanjose] for defenceman Gannon Laroque. While Laroque is still playing, Price hasn't played since the 2021-22 campaign. Price started his WHL career during the 2002-03 season with the Tri-City Americans. Over his career, he suited up for 193 regular-season games, posting a record of 83-79-18. Price was named CHL Goaltender of the Year in 2007, which is the same year he led Canada to Gold at the World Juniors. Canadiens Trade Carey Price To Sharks [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2cfbcaa8-1595-47c8-bad9-dcebfcbb4c46.webp] Canadiens Trade Carey Price To Sharks The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens">Montreal Canadiens</a> have announced that they have traded Carey Price and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Gannon Laroque. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-trade-carey-price-to-sharks] As for Laroque, he wrapped up his WHL career after the 2022-23 season. He played 91 games with the Victoria Royals, recording 64 points in 101 games. Laroque is projected to start the season with the Laval Rocket of the AHL [http://thn.com/ahl]. Apr 23, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) skates prior to the start of the game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/75d3d9e6-7c56-4ad2-bb9e-c53ca3b0b3a6.jpeg] Apr 23, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) skates prior to the start of the game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. 2025-26 WHL Season Preview: Medicine Hat Tigers [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/2025-26-whl-season-preview-medicine-hat-tigers] Former WHLer Duncan Keith elected to Blackhawks Hall of Fame [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/former-whler-duncan-keith-elected-to-blackhawks-hall-of-fame] 2025-26 WHL Season Preview: Portland Winterhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/2025-26-whl-season-preview-portland-winterhawks] 2025-26 WHL Season Preview: Lethbridge Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/2025-26-whl-season-preview-lethbridge-hurricanes] Former WHLer Scott Gomez Elected To The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/former-whler-scott-gomez-elected-to-the-u-s-hockey-hall-of-fame] The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6f164b52-9028-4453-8632-bafa223daf59.webp] The Hockey News