Josh Anderson’s wife can give birth at any moment

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In January 2025, we learned that Josh Anderson and his wife were expecting a child. This is very good news.

As it was announced in January, but we did not know exactly when the child was due, we were not paying much attention to this aspect of Anderson’s life.

When we talked about him, it was mainly to discuss his injuries and the fact that he is a warrior who continues to play.

But yesterday, the man himself gave an update on his wife’s pregnancy. And the #17 of the Habs said that at this point, his child can be born at any moment.

The “baby watch” has begun.

I do not know what Josh Anderson’s plans are in this regard. From a personal point of view, it’s his business. But from a hockey point of view, we can wonder if he will have to miss games.

After all, a father has the right to be present at the birth of his child.

However, I have the feeling that the veteran will do everything to not miss a game. He has been giving his all for months to make the playoffs, and I do not think he wants to miss a game.

Obviously, we never know what can happen, but that’s my feeling.

Let’s recall that his teammate, Brendan Gallagher, recently lost his mother and saw his wife give birth… without missing a game. Maybe this will inspire Anderson, whose line with Gally and Christian Dvorak is working well, to play all the remaining games.

We’ll see in due time… even if I say that knowing Anderson doesn’t need motivation. He’s the one who’s been giving it, for a few months now.

But if Anderson is absent, it could give playing time to Oliver Kapanen, Joshua Roy, Arber Xhekaj (if the 11-7 formula is used) or Michael Pezzetta, who has been playing for a few games, but could lose his spot in the sun eventually.

To be continued.

Overtime

– Tough break.

– He’s improving over 200 feet.

– Facing the Habs in the playoffs would be a challenge.

– That’s funny.