Tonight’s game is another crucial one for the Habs. In addition to confirming their place among the playoff teams, Martin St-Louis’ squad could seriously put a nail in the coffin of Patrick Roy’s team.
The two coaches, who are the only active ones to have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as players, are aware of the importance of the game and respect each other’s work.
Roy, unlike many experts, is not surprised by the Habs’ successes this season. He has a lot of respect for what the Habs have accomplished.
The Islanders’ head coach is not at all surprised that the Habs are one of the hurdles his team is facing in the frantic race for a playoff spot https://t.co/ceaFHtl2qh
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“Honestly, I’m not surprised because they have a lot of talent. Hockey is played on the ice. Teams that play well find a way to win.” -Patrick Roy
Despite the former Habs goalie’s words, talent is still lacking at his alma mater. Behind the trio of Nick Suzuki, it’s very thin. However, the Islanders have assuredly less talent than the Habs, but still manage to hang on to the playoff race. It’s quite incredible what Roy has accomplished with his team, especially with the loss of Brock Nelson, who left for Colorado.
Martin St-Louis also threw flowers at Roy, talking about his competitor’s spirit.
He will never forget Roy’s combativeness.
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“I have a lot of respect for Patrick for everything he has done in the hockey world. Now, as a coach, he is at another stage of his professional life. But he is still one of the greatest competitors. His team is like him” – Martin St-Louis
It’s interesting to see the two Québécois coaches experiencing success at the same time. While we tend to compare them, we should rather be happy to see them succeed, especially in a difficult period for hockey here. Both are silencing their critics, especially in the case of St-Louis, who had almost no experience in coaching before arriving in Montreal.
Overtime
– Interesting discussion.
USA GM Bill Guerin and Canada GM Doug Armstrong join @DominosCanada That’s Hockey to share what they learned from the 4 Nations that they can take into building their rosters for the 2026 Olympics: https://t.co/IqxtWSFFWu#DominosThatsHockey #Olympics pic.twitter.com/qh0HALKX2G
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) March 20, 2025
– The file is progressing.
“American billionaire Dan Friedkin has emerged as a strong ownership option to bring the NHL to Houston, sources told ESPN.” https://t.co/pNoPHJDfRU
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) March 20, 2025
– Anything can happen in this tournament.
McNeese causes the 1st surprise against Clemson https://t.co/xnFKUkEo68
— RDS (@RDSca) March 20, 2025
