Even if these games don't count in the overall standings, we have to admit that this is starting to weigh heavily on the Habs organization, but especially on the morale of head coach Martin St-Louis.
At least that's what Joel Bouchard said during his appearance on the JiC show hosted by Jean-Charles Lajoie on TVA Sports.
For the former Laval Rocket coach, the fact that St-Louis projected himself on the ice to properly explain a short-handed strategy to his players speaks volumes about his state of mind. He would like to see things change before the season starts next week.
Harsh comments.
However, it must be said that in the last two games, both the Maple Leafs and the Senators, the Habs have faced almost full lineups, while experiments are still being tried on the side of Martin-St-Louis.
The Habs will have two more warm-up games against the Senators in the Maritimes on Thursday and Saturday before they get down to business on October 12 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre.
But until then, it would be good for the team's morale if they could at least get a win, so they don't start the season on the wrong foot.
To watch Joel Bouchard's interview on TVA Sports, click the link below.
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OCTOBRE 5 | 437 ANSWERS Harsh comments on the Montreal Canadiens: «Martin St-Louis is tired of it» Will the Habs win at least one preseason game? | ||
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