The tone rose on Tuesday morning in Brossard. Martin St-Louis stopped a drill to deliver a clear message to his group, in front of everyone.
Over the last ten games, the Canadiens have a record of 15-11-3. The coach could no longer stay silent. He has repeated it often this season: he wants consistency, especially without the puck.
Martin St-Louis is experiencing his first real prolonged slump since taking over the team. This outburst wasn’t for nothing. It was meant to bring everyone back to the basics: commitment, execution, communication. In the locker room, the players say they understand the message. Some even describe it as a necessary wake-up call. What stands out is that St-Louis refuses to let standards slip. His message is demanding.