Carey Price’s second shot at the Hockey Hall of Fame is set for Monday’s announcement

The Hockey Hall of Fame is preparing to announce its latest class on Monday, and one former Montreal Canadiens star is expected to be a central topic of debate among fans. Carey Price, the organization’s most prominent goaltending figure of the modern era, has reached the stage where each passing announcement draws new attention: he is eligible again after not receiving election last year.

According to Yahoo Sports, Price was eligible to enter the Hall during his first year of eligibility but was not selected. This time, the idea is straightforward, even if the outcome is never guaranteed, a second appearance can matter when a ballot is revisited with new context from voters and when the field of eligible players evolves year to year.

The same report frames Monday’s induction group as a mix of players and builders, reflecting how the Hockey Hall typically balances on-ice accomplishment with long-term contributions to the game’s development. On the players’ side, Yahoo Sports lists Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Joe Thornton, Alexander Mogilny, Brianna Decker, and Jenniffer Botterill as part of the current crop. On the builders’ side, it lists Daniele Sauvageau and Jack Parker, indicating the Hall’s continued commitment to recognizing executive, coaching, and other off-ice influence.

That list matters for Price’s candidacy because it shows what kind of vote competition the Hall is dealing with at this stage. When a ballot contains multiple high-profile, all-time caliber names, even a player with a major legacy can find the election delayed until a particular combination of careers, voter priorities, and timing aligns. In Price’s case, his relationship to the Canadiens’ identity makes his omission last year all the more notable, particularly for a goalie whose achievements helped define the franchise’s recent championship-era expectations.

There is also a simple timing element to Monday’s announcement that raises the stakes for both voters and fans. Carey Price’s second-year eligibility means that if he is not selected this time, he would be pushed further into a waiting period that can test public patience, even when the Hockey Hall’s process remains independent of fan pressure. If he is selected, it would represent a delayed but decisive recognition of a career that many observers view as deserving of immediate Hall consideration.

For the Canadiens, Price’s candidacy is more than a personal milestone. The organization has often leaned on the idea that its goaltending history is inseparable from its broader hockey story, and Price sits at the center of that narrative. Hall induction is also a form of historical consolidation, turning an individual legacy into a permanent marker of hockey’s canon, which can resonate across coaching staffs, alumni events, and the franchise’s brand identity.

What to watch next is the official Hall of Fame release on Monday, which will confirm the final class and settle whether Price’s second year produces “the call.” If the Hockey Hall elects him, it will effectively close the debate about his timing and turn the attention to where his candidacy ranks among the most influential goaltenders to have played the game. If he is again passed over, the discussion will likely shift to what voters are weighing next time and how long Canadiens fans might have to wait before his place in the Hall is formally secured.