Below is an excerpt from the Toronto Star article by Damien Cox who writes about the potential goaltending candidates for Team Canada at the 2010 winter Olympics.
In my humble opinion, I still think Carey Price has more to prove at the NHL level before he can unseat Martin Brodeur and/or Roberto Luongo:
Then there’s Carey Price, still just 21 years old. The Canadiens started Jaroslav Halak in a 4-3 shootout loss in Columbus last night just to save Price for centre stage tonight at the Air Canada Centre on national television against the surprisingly potent Leafs.
It no longer seems a long shot that Price could be the man in Vancouver. The B.C. native’s got a strong team in front of him with the potential to make a serious run at the Stanley Cup next spring.
He showed up for camp this year lighter and fitter, understanding, perhaps, that his play was part of the reason the Habs didn’t go further in the post-season last spring. He has a strong backup in Halak, which should allow the Canadiens to give Price more rest this season than other No.1 goaltenders, and thus keep him fresher for the playoffs.
If the Habs were to go all the way with Price in net, it’s inescapable that he won’t be a serious candidate to get the start for the 2010 Games.