Carey Price’s state of health continues to command attention at the Canadiens. The goalkeeper is still recovering from knee surgery, a knee in which there was also swelling (at least that was the case before the start of the season).
What we do know is that Price is progressing in his return to play process. He was in phase 3 (out of 4) of it ten days ago and he had to start training with it again. the team before the holiday break (which did not happen due to COVID-19).
Although he has not trained with the team more this morning, but there is no need to worry (yet).
Indeed, after training this morning, Dominique Ducharme told the media that Price was to meet his doctor on the New York side last week when the team was to be there to play a few games.
“We will assess the situation from day to day …” ???? https://t.co/yf4E9XrbrR
– TVASports (@TVASports) December 27, 2021
Finally, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 at CH, this meeting will take place virtually. Either way, Ducharme also clarified that Price might not even have come with the team if she left for New York due to the COVID-19 cases in the organization.
Also according to Ducharme, Price will be evaluated on a daily basis, but the process is ongoing. He still has a little way to go, but there is progress. The advice of his doctor will however be an important element in the coming days.
And I think that’s why we didn’t see him this morning: we absolutely want the advice of his doctor before he trains with the team. If he agrees, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Price take part in a practice before the end of the week.
We still do not know when Price will be back in front of the Canadiens’ net, but we feel that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. If he avoided a setback in his rehabilitation, my presentiment of non-expert tells me that we could see him again somewhere in January (or, at the latest, in February). Take this for what it’s worth.
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– COVID-19: According to Brendan Gallagher, Artturi Lehkonen has had similar symptoms to his, while Ben Chiarot and Chris Wideman are doing well.
#Habs Brendan Gallagher on the players who tested positive: “I know Lehks kinda had the same symptoms I had and the first couple days were tough for him. I saw Benny & Wides this morning and they feel fine so everyone is different, everyone goes thru it differently”
– Priyanta Emrith (abHabsInHighHeels) December 27, 2021
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– Speaking of Gallagher, he can’t wait to get back to the game (and he trusts the staff and protocols in place).
#Habs Brendan Gallagher says he feels safe crossing the border for the team’s upcoming Florida road trip: “there are people above my pay-grade that make those decisions; my job is to go play hockey and I’m excited to get back in the line-up here and do my job.”
– Priyanta Emrith (abHabsInHighHeels) December 27, 2021
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– Indeed.
#Habs Brendan Gallagher on his advice to his team-mates currently in COVID protocol: “find something to do…my symptoms were a little bit more than what the guys are dealing with but after that, it’s just a lot of boredom…”
– Priyanta Emrith (abHabsInHighHeels) December 27, 2021
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– The CH offers its condolences to those close to Jean-Marc Vallée. A death as surprising as it is tragic.
It is with sadness that we learned of the death of Montreal director Jean-Marc Vallée. Our most sincere condolences to his loved ones.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Montreal-born filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée, and send our condolences to the Vallée family.
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) December 27, 2021
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– Xavier Bourgault’s CMJ could already be finished due to a potential concussion. We hope that this is not the case.
Xavier Bourgault’s status with Team ???????? may be in question after taking hard hit to head in third period vs. CZE yesterday. No official word yet on concussion/no concussion but I’d be surprised if he practices today and/or plays tomorrow vs. AUT. We may know more post ???????? practice.
— Bobby Margarita (@TSNBobMcKenzie) December 27, 2021
– Three cases of COVID-19 among the Flyers.
Medical Update: The Flyers have placed Derick Brassard, Carter Hart and Scott Laughton on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list. https://t.co/LOHAG6Sbks
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 27, 2021
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