A Terrible Decision by Martin St-Louis That Could Cost Him His Job and Lead to His Downfall
Let's talk a bit about Martin St-Louis, who is experiencing his first storm as a head coach in the National Hockey League.
Personally, I still believe in him 100% and am convinced he still has control of his locker room.
His players still believe in him (rightfully so), as we've seen in the recent comments from his captain, Nick Suzuki
We've also seen this through the recent comments from the young Lane Hutson:
«Just kinda embracing it. It sucks to have to skate and do that and get bagged but having to go through it with all of your teammates just brings you a little closer. You realize that we're all in this together.»
In short, I still believe in him and still think that Martin St-Louis will become one of the best coaches in the world.
However, there is one thing he absolutely must, absolutely must correct.
There were two things, but I believe the other one was addressed very clearly today with the disciplinary session. No more vacations, and no more complacency.
There is, however, another decision that is exactly the kind of choice that could be his undoing (and could eventually cost him his job).
What was Christian Dvorak doing on the ice in a 5-on-3 last night? Why give him such a nice gift?
I will try to stay calm and avoid harsh words, but to me, this is an utterly ridiculous decision.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
This is exactly the kind of decision that can make you lose your locker room (which is absolutely not the case at the moment).
It's not too late, not at all, but it's high time for Martin St-Louis, and Kent Hughes as well, to send a serious message to the veterans who think they're at summer camp and believe their spot is 100% guaranteed no matter what.
Imagine how a guy like Jake Evans feels when he sees Christian Dvorak being sent out in a 5-on-3 before him..
| POLL | ||
What would you do with Christian Dvorak? | ||
| I would scratch him | 130 | 8 % |
| I would waive him | 417 | 25.5 % |
| I would trade him | 951 | 58.2 % |
| Nothing | 135 | 8.3 % |
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