There are weekends in sports that pass quietly, blending into the rhythm of a long season. And then there are weekends like this one—a stretch of days that leaves a city buzzing, a team reeling, and fans desperate for answers. For the Montreal Canadiens, the latest round of games was anything but ordinary. The echoes of disappointment on Monday night were felt far beyond the ice, igniting a wave of reactions that rippled through the city’s passionate hockey community.

In Montreal, hockey is never just a game. It’s a tradition, an obsession, and sometimes, a source of collective frustration. When the Canadiens falter, the scrutiny is relentless. This week, the tension reached a boiling point, with voices from all corners weighing in on the team’s ongoing struggles. But amid the usual chatter, one message cut through the noise with unusual clarity and force. It came from a familiar face—someone who knows the pressure, the expectations, and the cost of falling short.

The aftermath of Monday’s loss has triggered a frenzy of discussion, but what’s most striking isn’t just the result on the scoreboard. It’s the candid, almost urgent tone of the conversation. Across radio waves and social media feeds, analysts and fans alike are demanding change. The frustration is palpable, the questions are pointed, and the calls for accountability are growing louder by the hour.

Yet, beneath the surface, something more intriguing is unfolding. The spotlight isn’t just on the players who missed their chances or the coach who made a controversial decision. It’s on the dynamic between two figures whose words and actions could shape the future of the franchise. One is a respected analyst, unafraid to voice hard truths. The other, a head coach whose every move is dissected and debated.

What exactly was said during that now-infamous segment on BPM Sports? Why did the comments strike such a nerve with fans and insiders alike? And how might they influence the decisions made behind closed doors at the Bell Centre? The answers are more complicated than they seem—and they reveal a team at a crossroads, searching for solutions in the face of mounting adversity.

There’s no shortage of opinions about what needs to change in Montreal. Some blame the power play, others point to lineup decisions, and a few insist that the problems run deeper than any single game or player. But as the dust settles from another difficult weekend, a new sense of urgency has taken hold. The pressure on Martin St-Louis is intensifying, and the stakes are higher than ever.

As you read on, you’ll discover the full story behind the heated exchange, the statistics that fuel the debate, and the potential turning points that could define the rest of the Canadiens’ season. But for now, one thing is clear: Montreal is facing a moment of reckoning, and the coming days could bring answers—or even more questions.

Stay tuned, because the story is just beginning.

Photo of Gilbert Delorme and Martin St-Louis

Photo credit: HabsFanatics/NHL

There were many reactions after another difficult weekend and loss on Monday night for the Montreal Canadiens.

The Canadiens continue to struggle, and Gilbert Delorme’s comments on Club du Matin reflect growing frustration after the team continues to fail to capitalize on many opportunities.

Let’s recall that St-Louis demoted Demidov from the first PP unit…

He also followed up with direct comments about the Canadiens’ ongoing struggles on the power play:

A clear message from Gilbert Delorme and Anthony Desaulniers, for Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens

Clearly Martin St-Louis has to find solutions, he needs to talk to his players, and a few messages were also sent his way on the airwaves of BPM Sports.

See the segment here, which got quite a lot of people talking…

“Move your f***ing puck!

You get two 5-on-3s and you’re not able to score…

I’m sorry, but you’re looking for trouble.”

“To score? We can’t even shoot!”

“And when we shoot, the one-timers, it was Lane Hutson.

The guy with the worst shot, the worst release!

We put Lane Hutson for a one-timer, and you have Noah Dobson on the other side – him, he has a good shot… Set him up!”

– Gilbert Delorme, BPM Sports

The analysts lament that the puck doesn’t move well and that the players attempt overly complicated plays that lead nowhere.

Despite the comments from Delorme, Hutson stood out last night in Columbus with a solid performance. He recorded 5 shots, one goal, and an assist.

The Habs earned a point despite the shootout loss, but it was a much stronger performance, and hopefully it marks the start of an end to their slump.

Lane Hutson, 21 years old, has 16 points in 19 games this season, including only two goals, while defenseman Noah Dobson, 25 years old, has 12 points in 19 games this season, with just one goal.

In his career, we’re talking about 51 goals and 190 assists for Dobson (in 406 games).

Whereas we’re talking about 8 goals and 76 assists for Hutson (in 103 games).

I’m really looking forward to seeing the reaction from head coach Martin St-Louis, especially since we know he often listens to what’s being said in the media.