Canadiens call last-minute press conference ahead of Panthers game as key decisions loom
The Montreal Canadiens have indeed just called a press conference, and two players will be involved in the situations being monitored.
At the Bell Centre today, Martin St-Louis decided not to hold a morning skate, following last night's win over the Calgary Flames.
The Florida Panthers are in town tonight, and the routine is different. The Canadiens have also summoned the media for a press conference later today, ahead of the game.
That's when we'll finally get our answers.
The Montreal Canadiens call the media for a Martin St-Louis press conference: possible announcements to watch involving Samuel Montembeault and Kaiden Guhle
We already know that St-Louis will meet with reporters at 4:00 p.m., specifically to go over the details.
This press conference comes at the right time, because two situations have been drawing attention since yesterday (in addition to Guhle and Montembeault).
Kirby Dach skated this morning for about 20 minutes with Adam Nicholas. Jake Evans also stepped onto the ice, in a tracksuit, for about ten minutes.
In Dach's case, the numbers show why this is being closely monitored. This season, he has 7 points in 15 games with the Canadiens, including 5 goals and 2 assists.
In his NHL career, he totals 284 games, 48 goals, 80 assists, and 128 points.
When a player with that profile re-enters the picture, even for a short session, it draws attention.
Evans, for his part, remains another important name to watch in Montreal.
This season, he has 10 points in 34 games, with 5 goals and 5 assists. In his career, he has recorded 384 games, 45 goals, 93 assists, and 138 points.
He's the kind of player who is very useful to a team.
At this point, the plan is simple for fans. We listen to St-Louis at 4:00 p.m., take in the information, then wait for warmups.
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