Lucky tie of Martin St-Louis: Brad Richards wants it back

Brad Richards and Martin St-Louis were teammates in Tampa Bay for several years.

When they played together, St-Louis borrowed a tie from him and never gave it back.

Since the break in the Confrontation of the four nations, the coach of the Canadiens, who is superstitious, has been wearing the tie regularly because it brings him good luck. Result: Montreal is in the playoffs, thanks to the tie.

However, these may be the last moments St-Louis has to wear it, as the real owner of the object would like to have it back this summer.

Richards shared a post by Eric Engels on the subject and said he would like to get the tie back this summer.

Maybe this summer I can get it back? https://t.co/CqjbE5wfEc

— Brad Richards (@BRichards_1991) April 17, 2025

Now, imagine if the Habs had to win the Stanley Cup and St-Louis never changed the tie.

I don’t think Richards would see it again anytime soon.

When a player is traded and wants a number that is already taken, usually, he pays in Rolex. Will St-Louis follow the tradition and pay with a nice watch?

Let’s recall that the coach, who is superstitious, has been rotating between two ties since the break: when his team doesn’t get a point, he changes the tie. I said he was superstitious, didn’t I?

#Habs Martin St-Louis: «I wore two ties since the 4 Nations, two ties and if they got me a point, I kept the tie. But we only lost 5 games in regulation since 4 Nations so I didn’t switch ties too often»

— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) April 17, 2025

Talking about the Quebecer, let’s recall that at the beginning of the season, he said he was fueled by the pressure and the doubts of others.

Usually, he is very good at overcoming obstacles. In 2025, that’s what he did.

At one point in the season, people wanted him to be fired when his team was doing poorly.

With his team struggling hard out of the gate and people in Montreal calling for his job, Martin St. Louis said: “I’ll tell you why I don’t listen to that stuff, because why would I listen to criticism from somebody I would never go to for advice?
“It’s not going to change what I…

— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) April 17, 2025

Overtime

– Anyway.

Not much cheaper to get in the car, direction Washington.
2nd row directly behind the Habs’ bench for … $434 US. pic.twitter.com/FYQ1e3IPY6

— Stephanie Myles (@StefMylesTennis) April 17, 2025

– It’s been a while indeed.

It’s been a while since these teams have seen the #StanleyCup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/Bk8gnAzvAV

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 17, 2025

– To note.

See the “Mise en échec” with @renlavoietva and @JiCLajoie https://t.co/Fzy6Vctfyg

— TVA Sports (@TVASports) April 17, 2025

– Oh no?

«I’m not convinced they’re as good as the point difference in the standings» – @TonyMarinaro: https://t.co/di8DKa1GA2

— TVA Sports (@TVASports) April 17, 2025

– It’s nice to see.

Every Rangers player wore “Rosen” on their back during warmups to honour legendary announcer Sam Rosen ahead of his final game. pic.twitter.com/TjMtPoPZX7

— BarDown (@BarDown) April 17, 2025

– Wow.

 

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