A day after we learned that Carey Price would be left unprotected, and hours after that was made official, a report surfaced that Price was dealing with a hip injury that would require several months to heal, likely carrying into the start of the 2021-22 season.
Breaking: As #SeaKraken contemplate options, sources say Carey Price's health has clouded the selection process. It's too soon to say for certain, but he may miss significant time next season with a hip injury.
Full details on @DFOHockey:https://t.co/1fVIXMVQYy— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 18, 2021The news may help to explain Price’s exclusion from the protection list beyond just the team trying to protect the more enticing contract of Jake Allen.