Earlier today, there was some unexpected news from the Montreal Canadiens camp: Head Coach Martin St. Louis would be stepping away from the team for personal reasons.
Fans were left in the dark as no further details were provided, prompting an outpouring of thoughts and prayers for the coach and his family.
Unveiling the Mystery: David Savard's Slip Provides Insight into St-Louis' Departure
In tonight's game, with the Canadiens in action, associate coaches had to step up to fill the void left by St. Louis. During an interview after the first period, defenseman David Savard shared some insights into the coach's absence.
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Unfortunately, there's still a lot we don't know, but our hearts are with the entire St. Louis family during this time. As for the game, the Habs are currently trailing the Calgary Flames 3-2 in the second period in what promises to be an exciting all-Canadian matchup.
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Should teams be more transparent about personal reasons for coaches' absences?
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