Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has apologized for the timing of his social media posts criticizing Liberal gun control legislation in the days leading up to the anniversary of the École Polytechnic massacre but said he stands by his original comments and meant no disrespect. Price wrote in an Instagram post on Dec. 3 that he…

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price called “unjust” the Liberal government’s pending legislation aimed at further restricting legal access to shotguns and semi-automatic rifles. He added that he supports the organization Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights. “I love my family, I love my country and I care for my neighbour. I am not a criminal or a threat to…

MONTREAL—Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has voluntarily entered the NHL/NHL Players’ Association joint player assistance program, a stunning announcement Thursday less than a week before the start of the season and just three months after the former NHL MVP backstopped Montreal to the Stanley Cup Final. The league and players’ union said the 34-year-old Price will…