Canadiens call a press conference as something could be brewing on defense
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We'll have some action shortly, live from the Bell Centre, involving Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens.
This morning at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens have an interesting appointment.
Martin St-Louis is holding a morning skate at 10:30 a.m., ahead of tonight's game.
Pre-game press conferences are expected around 11:00 a.m., with the head coach and some players.
The Montreal Canadiens call a press conference with head coach Martin St-Louis
The difference here is the routine.
In recent games, we've often seen the team cancel the morning skate. When there is an on-ice session, it automatically reopens the door to questions about the lineup.
And that's where things get interesting for the Montreal Canadiens. The club is reminding fans to keep an eye on its platforms before puck drop, as a lineup change remains possible.
In that context, one name quickly comes up in discussions: Kaiden Guhle.
Since the start of his NHL career, he has already played 174 games and recorded 60 points. This season, he has played five games and has two points, with one goal and one assist.
Drafted 16th overall in 2020, he remains an important piece of the puzzle, especially when discussing a potential return to action.
Obviously, a morning skate alone doesn't guarantee anything. A player can skate and still remain a game-time decision until warm-up.
But when Montreal calls the media and insists on a possible announcement, it raises eyebrows.
Tonight's game also comes at a time when the Canadiens wants to maintain its momentum.
Fans will therefore be listening closely to every word from Martin St-Louis at the microphone, especially if the blue line becomes a topic of discussion.
"The Canadiens will hold a morning skate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Follow the team so you don't miss the pre-game press conferences with Martin St-Louis and some players around 11:00 a.m., and keep an eye on the team's platforms for any potential lineup changes."
- Montreal Canadiens
Follow the team so you don't miss the pre-game press conferences with Martin St-Louis and some players around 11:00 a.m., and keep an eye on the team's platforms for any potential lineup changes."
- Montreal Canadiens
So, is Kaiden Guhle's long-awaited return to action finally scheduled for tonight?
We should have the answer within the next few minutes.
UPDATE
Head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed that Kaiden Guhle will return to the lineup tonight against the Red Wings.
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