I think he won't be back. His second oldest son is going to Sweden to play hockey according to the Hotstove on Hockey Night in Canada tonight. They also mentioned the fact that Homer will probably retire and that may have some influence on his decision. They eat together and ride to the games together. I really don't think the Winter Classic really means enough for him to go through another long season.
If Z comes down with concussion-like symptoms before the game, does that mean Weber will have to sit? Technically he would have been injured on the dirty play if that were to happen.