Inner Strength | Canadiens Connection ep 158

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Statement: "NHL and NHLPA announced on Thursday that goalie Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens will be away from the team while voluntarily taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program." Canadiens injuries linger: Cedric Paquette (day-to-day), Mattias Norlinder (day-to-day), Mike Hoffman (10 days), Joel Edmundson (2-3 weeks), Carey Price (30 days), Paul Byron (end Dec), Shea Weber (season) Paul Wilson read a statement: Marc Bergevin's contract will be honored through the end of the season. Canadiens signed Jake Evans to a 3-year contract extension, $1.7M AAV.
• Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket played their first exhibition game on Friday. LAV 3 BEL 5. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Absence of Shea Weber - With Shea Weber out for the season, how will his absence impact the Canadiens defence?.
• NHL news and notes - 2022 Winter Olympics: Three players for each hockey team submitted. Curious one-sided feud fueled by the Canadiens towards the Hurricanes.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Carey Price news shakes CH

• Carey Price will be away from the team for at least 30 days while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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