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Price Doesn’t Hold A Grudge Against Kreider And Neither Should You
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Montreal Canadiens fans are many things: passionate, supportive, intense, loud, and emotional. But you'd be hard-pressed to suggest they're the forgiving type.
Many still harbour ill will toward a bevy of villains, including newly signed forward Chris Kreider .
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The resentment stems from a 2014 playoff incident in which Kreider barrelled into Carey Price skates-first, injuring the goaltender during what had been a promising postseason run. That injury dashed any realistic hopes of the Habs reaching the Stanley Cup Final and compounded the complex knee problems that plagued Price throughout his career.
And while there's nothing abnormal about an elevated sense of tribalism from fanatics, in this particular situation, it's important to note that Price took the high road when discussing the incident.
He also made it clear he does not hold a grudge .
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"It was part of it," explained Price when he was asked whether the incident was the main reason his career ended early. "I wouldn't call it the problem. But, no, I don't harbour any animosity towards him. It was just a play, and it was the playoffs, and it was kind of a quick play. I definitely don't harbour any ill will towards him."
It's never easy to move one from such an emotional moment, and there's still a very healthy chance that Kreider is met by a chorus of boos once he's introduced to the Bell Centre faithful.
Such is life for a professional athlete.
However, fans can rest a little easier knowing that there's no point in holding a grudge.
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If the main victim can move on, the rest of the fan base can as well.
Of course, it may take a little time, but the situation will certainly be helped along by Price, who acted as a beacon of maturity in a rather difficult situation.
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