In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, we’ll look at how the injury bug has become an infestation, along with some rumors that are swirling ahead of the trade deadline, emergency recalls, and some Habs prospects having historically good seasons.
Beck Emergency Recall
Owen Beck added another milestone to his memorable 2022-23 season when he played his first-ever NHL game. In 9:48 of ice time against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, he looked like a seasoned NHLer.
Even in his limited role, he drove the play, improved the transition game, provided controlled zone entries and even created some scoring chances. He was immediately returned to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Peterborough Petes, but his short audition provided a glimpse into what this young center can do when he’s NHL-ready.
Roy Next Emergency Recall
According to TVA, Canadiens management wanted to recall Joshua Roy instead of Beck.
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However, Roy’s Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) team, the Sherbrooke Phoenix, was scheduled to play three days in a row over the weekend, which immediately limited his travel availability since any player on an emergency recall from the CHL can’t miss more than one game. Beck, on the other hand, only missed one game. Also, the Habs needed a center, and Roy is a winger. Yet, it’s still an indication that general manager (GM) Kent Hughes sees Roy as more NHL-ready, and if they need someone up front in the future, the 19-year-old is the most likely candidate.
Price Confirms Worst Fears
Carey Price and his family are preparing to leave the Montreal area. “It looks like we will be making the move to Kelowna (British Columbia) after this hockey season,” wrote Angela Price, Carey’s wife, on social media. “I feel like we will come back for visits quite often.”
The sale of their home and return to Kelowna doesn’t necessarily signal an end to Price’s career.
“Carrying my kids up and down stairs is difficult. My first priority is to get my body in a place to where I’m pain-free in my day-to-day living and go from there. There’s that outside hope of a miracle happening that maybe I could come back out and play at some point.”
However, it does confirm that Price will likely remain on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) until his $10.5 million contract expires in the summer of 2026.
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