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With Carey Price nearing his first year of Hall of Fame eligibility, discussions are heating up about whether he deserves a spot. Opinions vary, with some advocating for immediate induction, others preferring a wait, and a few suggesting he might not belong at all.

Guy Carbonneau, a former captain of the Montreal Canadiens, believes that Carey Price should indeed be in the Hall of Fame, but he’s not certain Price should be inducted as soon as he’s eligible. Carbonneau also feels that Price’s number 31 might be worthy of retirement, though he thinks this honor should not be rushed.

During a conversation on BPM Sports, Carbonneau shared his admiration for Carey Price’s career, recognizing it as impressive. However, he doesn’t rank Price as the best goaltender in Canadiens history. When asked which goalie he’d choose to win a single game, Carbonneau’s answer was Patrick Roy, without hesitation. He even stated that he would pick Roy to secure a Game 7 victory in a Stanley Cup Final.

Carbonneau’s preference for Roy is understandable, especially considering Roy’s extensive experience in Stanley Cup Finals. Roy claimed the NHL’s most prestigious title four times throughout his career, twice while playing alongside Carbonneau with the Canadiens. Carbonneau justifies his choice by highlighting Roy’s reputation as a clutch player—a player who excels under pressure and delivers outstanding performances in critical moments.

The debate between Price and Roy often involves a comparison of the teams they played with. Some argue that Roy had the advantage of playing behind better teams when he won his Stanley Cups. Carbonneau acknowledges this point but believes that Roy’s teams were not extraordinary and that it was largely due to Roy’s exceptional goaltending that they won the championships.

While Carey Price’s future Hall of Fame status remains uncertain, Carbonneau stands by his belief that, even if Price were inducted, he would still choose Patrick Roy as his goaltender in a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.