The Montreal Canadiens are struggling, and it appears that Martin St-Louis has run out of solutions for their issues. Earlier this month, there was considerable speculation regarding his future with the team and the possibility of him being dismissed or replaced, but that discussion has since quieted.
Recently, however, BPM Sports host Georges Laraque has reignited the conversation. Laraque stated that if it were up to him, he would change the Canadiens’ head coach. He emphasized that management should reassess the situation, noting that the current team setup is not yielding positive results. He expressed concern about the development of younger players, as negative habits are beginning to form under the current coaching strategy.
During a press conference, Laraque pointed out that St-Louis struggled to label the demotions of players like Slafkovsky and Dach to the fourth line as punishment, indicating a disconnect with the team. He called for management to reconsider the effectiveness of the coaching staff since the players seem unresponsive, stating that the talent on the roster is better than what is being displayed.
Laraque firmly stated, “Personally, I’d replace him. I would change the coach.” Do you agree with his perspective?
You can check out the specific segment on BPM Sports for more details.
Meanwhile, considering the Canadiens’ apparent oversight in securing Jim Montgomery, I personally don’t believe that Martin St-Louis will be let go anytime soon. I may be mistaken, but I doubt a change will occur this season.
