Shea Weber was inducted into the Hall of Fame earlier this week.
The defenseman, who played for the Canadiens and Predators, said he was surprised by the news…
And understandably so, because few expected him to enter the Hall in his first year of eligibility.
The former Tricolore captain was on the radio today(TSN 690) to talk about what happened in the last few days, and he emptied his heart about the end of his career.
He made a point of apologizing because, after his last season, he shut himself off without talking to anyone…
Because in the end, he was having physical and mental difficulties.
He couldn’t take it anymore, in his last year with the Habs:
Mentally, it wasn’t going well, and physically either […] There were days when I couldn’t get out of bed, when I couldn’t walk. I don’t want to talk about the amount of medication I took, because it kept piling up. – Shea Weber
Weber was known as a reserved guy in everyday life… But he seems to be at peace with what happened.
He’s now focused on his family and kids:
“I’m sorry for that” 😔
Weber also reveals that he was unable to get out of bed before the playoff run in 2021. https://t.co/V0w8xZJvR1
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 27, 2024
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During his radio interview, Weber also claimed that he (somewhat) helped the Habs with scouting when he stopped playing.
He wasn’t deeply involved in the organization’s decisions, but he still enjoyed the experience.
The last few years have not been easy for the man who was greatly appreciated during his (short) stay in Montreal.
But now, things seem to have settled down for him, and in the end, that’s all that’s important.
He’s taken a step back, and while he still wants to play, he knows it’s not physically possible. On the other hand, he’s aware that the fans have always loved him because he worked his butt off for the club logo…
And that’s what made him such an excellent leader, both in the bedroom and in the dressing room. And he knows it.
Overtime
– Oh.
Interesting chatter in Winnipeg concerning Laine possibly returning in a trade for McGroarty. I have to say that I had considered such a scenario. May well be nothing to it but it’s interesting nonetheless.
– Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) June 27, 2024
– Matt Roy should test the market.
Never say never, but all signs point to Matt Roy going to market. Kings and his camp haven’t been able to bridge the gap.
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 27, 2024
– Good.
Kyle Davidson, GM of the Chicago Blackhawks, confirms that he plans to use his top first-round pick (2nd overall) and that his mind is essentially made up as to which player he will select.
Unfortunately, he wouldn’t tell us who.
– Simon-Olivier Lorange (@SO_Lorange) June 27, 2024
– Hi Ivan!
Ivan Demidov speaking French yesterday pic.twitter.com/wg15xQ14lI
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 27, 2024
– Nice photo.
Future Hab 👀 ? pic.twitter.com/WBoizb06ic
– HFTV (@HFTVSports) June 27, 2024
– Justin Poirier is underrated.
Eligible players this year (+ goals season and playoffs)
(PJ-Goals-North Am.Rank)#NHLDraft2024Justin Poirier 85-69-82nd
Dean Letourneau 59-64-23rd
Anthony Romani 71-61-70th
Cole Eiserman 57-58-12th
William Zellers 55-57-54th
Tij Iginla 75-56-9th
Berkly Catton 72-54-8th– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) June 27, 2024