{"id":438146,"date":"2026-01-31T15:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T15:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/438146\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T15:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T15:25:11","slug":"a-player-steps-away-indefinitely-within-the-canadiens-organization-for-personal-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/438146\/","title":{"rendered":"A player steps away indefinitely within the Canadiens organization for personal reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

The Montreal Canadiens\u2019 affiliate announced that goaltender Ben Gaudreau will be away from the team for an indefinite period.<\/p>\n

The Canadiens\u2019 ECHL affiliate will have to do without its goaltender\u2019s services.<\/p>\n

Gaudreau is stepping away from the team for personal reasons, news that forced the general manager to act quickly.<\/p>\n

“Goaltender Ben Gaudreau will be out of the lineup for an indefinite period for personal reasons.”<\/p>\n

– Trois-Rivi\u00e8res Lions<\/p>\n

The San Jose Sharks\u2019 third-round pick in 2021 (81st overall) was having an up-and-down season in goal for Trois-Rivi\u00e8res.<\/p>\n

In 19 starts this season, he posted a 2.80 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage.<\/p>\n

His record of six wins, nine losses, and three overtime losses reflects the team\u2019s collective struggles.<\/p>\n

A forced reorganization in goal within the Montreal Canadiens organization<\/p>\n

The Laval Rocket first recalled goaltender Hunter Jones to bolster its ranks, creating an immediate vacancy in Trois-Rivi\u00e8res.<\/p>\n

To fill this double absence, the Lions proceeded with the emergency signing of goaltender Chris Pascal.<\/p>\n

The organization issued no further comment out of respect for Gaudreau\u2019s privacy.<\/p>\n

This is a significant loss for the Mauricie-based team, which was relying on Gaudreau\u2019s stability to turn its season around.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old had been handling the bulk of the starts, and his absence will change the group\u2019s defensive dynamic.<\/p>\n

Fans will hope for an eventual return, but the priority remains the athlete\u2019s well-being away from the ice.<\/p>\n

We would like to send positive thoughts to Ben Gaudreau today.<\/p>\n

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A player steps away indefinitely within the Canadiens organization for personal reasons<\/p>\n

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