GEOFF MOLSON SECRETLY TRAINING WITH TEAM DURING OFF-HOURS, SAYS HE’LL SUIT UP IF INJURIES CONTINUE…..SEE MORE…..

GEOFF MOLSON SECRETLY TRAINING WITH TEAM DURING OFF-HOURS, SAYS HE’LL SUIT UP IF INJURIES CONTINUE…..SEE MORE…..

Montreal, QC — In a revelation that has left fans amused, baffled, and oddly inspired, sources within the Montreal Canadiens organization have confirmed that team owner Geoff Molson has been secretly participating in late-night training sessions at the Bell Centre, preparing — at least in theory — to join the active roster.

Molson, 53, reportedly began skating with assistant equipment managers and training staff after hours, donning a custom Canadiens jersey with the name “Bossman” stitched across the back and the number 93 — a not-so-subtle nod to the franchise’s last Stanley Cup.

“I told the guys, ‘If this injury list gets any longer, don’t be surprised if I hop over the boards,’” Molson joked during an impromptu media scrum outside the Canadiens locker room Wednesday night. “And hey — I’ve got decent hands for a corporate executive.”

The comments came just hours after the team announced its seventh player injury in two weeks, leaving the roster stretched thinner than a pre-game poutine. While General Manager Kent Hughes is working the phones for potential call-ups, Molson appears to have decided that a different kind of leadership may be required.

According to team sources, Molson has quietly been renting ice time between 11:45 p.m. and 1:15 a.m., running laps, practicing saucer passes, and even taking slapshots with the aid of former Canadiens stick boy “Jimmy the Blade.”

“He’s not fast, but he’s got vision,” said Jimmy. “The man sees the ice like a CFO sees a budget.”

Insiders say Molson has been wearing full gear — complete with a tinted visor and elbow pads held together with electrical tape — and has even requested an old Jofa helmet, “for the retro intimidation factor.”

Reaction around the team has ranged from amused to cautiously optimistic.

“Honestly, it’s kind of inspiring,” said veteran forward Brendan Gallagher. “You see the boss out there grinding in the middle of the night, wearing mismatched socks and practicing toe-drags, and you think… yeah, maybe we can claw our way into the playoffs after all.”

“I thought it was a stunt,” added Cole Caufield. “Then I saw him go top shelf on a staff goalie. We might need to give him a PTO if this keeps up.”

Head coach Martin St. Louis was more diplomatic. “Look, I appreciate the commitment,” he said. “But I’m not changing the fourth line unless Geoff can backcheck like he signs checks.”

Fans, as always, reacted swiftly and passionately. Social media lit up with the hashtag #MolsonOnTheMove, and memes flooded the internet within hours. One particularly popular GIF shows Molson skating in slow motion with the caption, “Coming soon to a penalty box near you.”

The Canadiens’ pro shop has already begun offering limited-edition “Molson 93” jerseys, with proceeds reportedly going toward the team’s strength and conditioning department — which has been under fire for the mounting injury woes.

Meanwhile, former Canadiens tough guy Georges Laraque offered support on a local sports talk show. “If he drops the gloves, I’m buying season tickets,” Laraque said. “Even if it’s just shadowboxing an usher.”

Of course, Molson’s foray into late-night training raises questions about health, liability, and whether an NHL owner suiting up during an injury crisis breaches any league regulations.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman declined to comment directly but did issue a brief statement through league PR: “There is currently no bylaw preventing team owners from embarrassing themselves in practice, but we encourage all participants to stretch beforehand.”

Molson, for his part, insists this is not a publicity stunt — though he won’t say no to a little attention.

“I’m not trying to steal the spotlight. I just want to be ready,” he said. “In business, you prepare for every scenario. In hockey, you do the same. And if that scenario involves me wearing a mouthguard with my initials on it… so be it.”

As the Canadiens prepare for a crucial stretch of games that could determine their playoff fate, fans are left to wonder whether the unlikeliest comeback in franchise history is brewing.

And while it remains unlikely that Geoff Molson will actually take a shift at center ice, one thing is clear — if leadership is about setting an example, the Canadiens may have found theirs skating laps at midnight with a heart full of pride and a stick full of hope.