Due to the complexity of the situation from a medical standpoint, and to avoid any distractions, it has been decided in the best interest of the Canadiens' organization, to proceed with this announcement following the NHL Draft and the free-agency period.

"Also it was important to keep this news wrapped until all season tickets holders sent their cheques for their renewals."

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At least the Canadiens don't have to worry about finding someone to play with Shea Weber...

Due to the complexity of the situation from a medical standpoint, and to avoid any distractions, it has been decided in the best interest of the Canadiens' organization, to proceed with this announcement following the NHL Draft and the free-agency period.

"Also it was important to keep this news wrapped until all season tickets holders sent their cheques for their renewals."
- stinger67

Jeff Petry will need to step it up a notch

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- Symba007

Problem solved

Jeff Petry will need to step it up a notch
- Pat1993

All the way to -64 and 50 points baby!

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- Symba007

All the way to -64 and 50 points baby!
- Scabeh

you think he will get more points than the Habs?

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- Symba007

Forget centers...they now need a defenseman with a good shot for the powerplay

Jeff Petry will need to step it up a notch
- Pat1993

He already had to last season...I think it's going to be 2 or 3 notches...I don't think he has that.

Forget centers...they now need a defenseman with a good shot for the powerplay
- stinger67

Just give the icetime to Mete.

He'll do just fine.

Forget centers...they now need a defenseman with a good shot for the powerplay
- stinger67

play the kids....let's be realistic, another top 5 pick would really help MTL

play the kids....let's be realistic, another top 5 pick would really help MTL
- Symba007

play the kids....let's be realistic, another top 5 pick would really help MTL
- Symba007

As much as I would like another top 5 pick, that still means another looooong and painful season... tabarnak

- Scabeh

if anything, maybe trade a few vets at the TDL for picks, continue loading up on prospects, it's the only hope they have

As much as I would like another top 5 pick, that still means another looooong and painful season... tabarnak
- Pat1993

you were hoping for a wild race for the 10th spot in the conference?

He already had to last season...I think it's going to be 2 or 3 notches...I don't think he has that.
- stinger67

My thoughts exactly.

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Medical update on Shea Weber: The veteran defenseman is out for an extended period of time due to knee surgery.

5 to 6 months


- BoutchBouchard

Will be back for playoff race and run..

Will be back for playoff race and run..
- AGalchenyuk27

yep and he will be FRESH heading into the playoffs

you were hoping for a wild race for the 10th spot in the conference?
- Symba007

No... I was secretly hoping for a playoff spot, considering that there are a lot of things that were bound to be different/better than last season. And then once in the playoffs, you never know, with the right attitude...... right?

yep and he will be FRESH heading into the playoffs
- DoubleDown

So fresh, he'll move with his aunty and uncle in Bel-Air

No... I was secretly hoping for a playoff spot, considering that there are a lot of things that were bound to be different/better than last season. And then once in the playoffs, you never know, with the right attitude...... right?
- Pat1993

Yes Marc

Yes Marc
- Symba007

Yes Marc
- Symba007

gotta think he is feeling pretty good today. it's only July and he's already got his first major excuse for the press conference next April.

yep and he will be FRESH heading into the playoffs
- DoubleDown

I like this.

Brandon Smillie: Canadiens Quiet Canada Day Signals (Forced?) Change...
- Brandon Smillie

This is a joke right?