A conversation between Bob Gainey, Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak

INT. GAINEY’S OFFICE - DAY

BOB GAINEY sitting stoically talking to Montreal Canadiens goaltenders CAREY PRICE and JAROSLAV HALAK while sipping ginger and lemon tea. He’s speaking to Price directly while Halak tries in vain to get some love and attention after a superb performance bailing the Montreal Canadiens out after a poor performance by the team.

Gainey: Good job tonight Halak.

Halak: Me good. Me proud.

Gainey (ignores Halak and looks at Price): Price, you get the next start.

Halak: What?

Gainey: I know, I know. You’v sucked the bag this year but hey. What can you do? It’s not a meritocracy.

Price: Merry what?

Gainey: Can I get you something,Carey?

Price: Some vodka would be nice.

Gainey: It’s 10am.

Price: Yeah. I’m not used to getting up this early.

Halak: Can I have some water?

Gainey snaps his finger.

Gainey: Carbo, get Price some apple juice.

Halak: I’d like some water.

Gainey: I don’t like your attitude buddy boy.

Halak: But…

Price (chokes on juice): Huh?

Gainey: No buts. Just do.

Halak: Me want trade.

Gainey: Trade a career backup? Ha!

Halak: I type cast? But never get chance!

Gainey: Why trade you when I can let you go to free agency and lose you for nothing!

Price: Are we done? I gotta be somewhere.

Gainey: Atta boy. Off to practice?

Price: Er, yeah. Prack-tis.

Halak: Me go vomit.

Gainey: Alright. Get lost you crazy cats.

Beat.

Gainey: Oh, the other goalie.

Halak: Yes?

Gainey: Do me a favor? Try not to play so good next time. After all, Price is the 5th round pick. He’s ma’boy. Thanks.

Halak stares at Gainey with a perplexed look. It’s worse than Chinatown. He turns and slowly walks away.