Ice Scoopz: Thursday Morning

*-> Well many by now have heard about the latest goaltender controversy in La Belle Provence between Jaroslav Halak and Carey Price. Here's a recap if you were living under a rock; Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak have been fighting for the number one position in Montreal for two seasons now with always Carey Price coming out on top. However Jaroslav Halak's play this season has been noticeably better, in fact a lot better. The problem started earlier this season when Halak requested a trade reportedly because he wanted to be a number one guy so it was expected the Canadians would deal him. Well they still haven't because Halak has been stealing games for them and been the better goalie of the two. Montreal management still favors Price as Halak never sticks longer than a few games and Price is clearly their chosen goalie of the future. The fact that both goalies are RFA's at the end of the season makes things difficult and Price could be a prime candidate for an offer sheet. To continue on with this storyline earlier this week we have learned that after Montreal's loss against St.Louis, Montreals star defenseman Andrei Markov called out Carey Price. Markov is the dressingroom accused Carey Price of not having heart and if he wasn't going to play with heart they didn't want him there. Most players agreed with Markov but several players came to Prices rescue. As stated before Price seams to be the favorite and Halak is more than likely going to be dealt but Price is the guy who would bring in much more return. Many teams have interest in Halak, Dallas is the main interest but Detroit, Philly, and Los Angeles all have been listed. If Price was the one to be dealt most teams would jump into the fray. Aside from the teams listed above looking for a starter, I believe New Jersey could be a prime candidate to make a run at Price as Brodeur is nearing the end and would be a good mentor for Price. Although nothing has been said yet from any of the parties, it is expected Montreal is going to down play the incident and carry on as usual, making their decesion deadline time and quietly shopping one or the other.