Weber's reaction to trade moved from shock to excitement, agent says

It took some time for Shea Weber to get used to the idea that he was no longer a member of the Nashville Predators.

So says his agent, Jarrett Bousquet, who detailed Weber's reaction to being traded to the Montreal Canadiens to Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette.

"His initial reaction (to the trade) was there was a pause and a little bit of shock. And then when he realized it was true, he was pretty excited," Bousquet said.

"Obviously now he's extremely excited being back in Canada and the pieces that they've put together. And he knows Carey Price from B.C. and the Olympics and whatnot, so I know he's very excited now."

Bousquet added Weber hasn't been able to make a visit to Montreal since the trade as a result of scheduling issues, and the fact his summer home is in Kelowna, British Columbia.

The agent expects his introduction to the hockey hotbed will be an eye-opener for the fairly reserved (off the ice, at least) defenseman, especially as one looks at the media attention given to the Canadiens as compared to the Predators.

Weber remains under contract for another 10 seasons, so he better get used to being in the spotlight.