Johnathan Kovacevic: displeasing Martin St-Louis hurts more than other coaches

Since his arrival in Montreal, Martin St-Louis has been transforming this organization. The Habs started from the ground up with their new coach almost two years ago.

And even if the victories aren’t there, let’s just say that the club is moving in the right direction.

Martin St-Louis will lead his 150th game tonight against the Jets.

He has a record of 58 wins, 77 losses and 14 tie-breakers, 130 pts and a winning percentage of .436 in 149 games.

How would you rate his performance behind the Canadiens bench? pic.twitter.com/i5Bc8VVqBQ

– RDS (@RDSca) December 18, 2023

Of course, it’s clear that even if MSL didn’t have much experience behind the bench when he arrived in town, he had acquired his experience in other ways, for credibility’s sake.

Because without credibility, he wouldn’t have gotten far.

When you take a guy like Johnathan Kovacevic, who didn’t really get his chance in the NHL before coming to Montreal, you think that playing for a guy like St-Louis must be special.

And that, as Arpon Basu wrote this morning, the defenseman confirms.

Canadiens weekly notebook: A young team learns patience, young players manage low minutes, Martin St. Louis’ “rules” of hockey and the reason behind all the super long faceoffs lately. https://t.co/Xruzdyei1U

– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) December 18, 2023

Kovacevic explains that St-Louis has its own rules that have nothing to do with those of the NHL books. They’re the coach’s rules… not to be broken on the ice.

And when that happens, it’s hard to feel good about it.

I’m not going to lie, I broke a rule on Wednesday. And Martin wasn’t happy. I can understand that.

It’s different when St-Louis gets mad at you compared to another coach. – Johnathan Kovacevic

Clearly, the Habs knew this could happen when Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes handed the keys to the bench to Hall of Famer St-Louis.

So much the better if it keeps the guys straight.

In gusts

– There’s hope.

Sweet dreams. pic.twitter.com/KjkN7fFnp8

– Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) December 18, 2023

– Nicely done.

Jarome Iginla’s son Joe has scored his first goal in the WHL!

(via @EdmOilKings) pic.twitter.com/qJL9NWtA0c

— BarDown (@BarDown) December 18, 2023

– Boxing news.

From what we understand, Arslanbek Makhmudov will pay the price for the first fight on the gigantic card in Riyadh on Saturday. https://t.co/MOHusSroGo

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) December 18, 2023

– Worth keeping an eye on.

For those wondering, Jordan Harris travelled with Habs to Winnipeg and is on this three-game trip. As of Dec. 12, his timeline to return from lower-body injury was 10-14 days. He was back for part of prac Fri and the morning skate Saturday. Perhaps trending a bit ahead of sched?

– Eric Engels (@EricEngels) December 18, 2023

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