I'm a bit lost when it comes to the time frame of the injuries to both Price and Gallagher. Say I want to count down how much time is left before they rejoin the team, provided they come back without healing faster or taking longer to recover, when are they due?
In other words, "are we there yet?"
MB said Gallagher is out a "minimum" of 6 weeks, meaning he could be out longer and don't expect him back earlier. He had his surgery Monday, November 23rd. 6 weeks then is Monday, January 4th, so just after the outdoor game.
Even though it's close to the outdoor game, Gally himself said he doesn't think he'll be back in time for it. My feeling is that around Jan. 4th is probably the date that he starts practicing with the team again. Usually a player gets 3-5 practices before playing with the team after a long term injury.
I expect the earliest we see him is Sat., January 9th against the Pens at home, or Thursday, January 14th against the Hawks at home. Habs have a weird 5 day break between those 2 games.
As for Price, he is also out 6 weeks. He was injured 2 days after Gallagher's surgery, so he's scheduled to return around the same time. I'm going to guess the Hawks game on the 14th is the earliest he would return. The 5 day break in the schedule will give him lots of practice time.
So no, we're not there yet. Not even close. Both are still a month away - at the earliest.