The Canadiens are switching things up, and it’s paying off big time.
Head coach Martin St. Louis made the call Saturday morning to cancel practice, continuing his new approach to managing player energy. It’s the latest example of how he’s completely changed the team’s routine over the past few weeks.
Instead of pushing for traditional on-ice practices, St. Louis is doing something that might surprise old-school hockey fans – he’s telling his players to rest.
The decision comes as the Habs wrap up another grueling road trip that included a stop in Dallas. With tonight’s big matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs looming, St. Louis is betting that fresh legs will matter more than extra skating time.
This isn’t just a one-off decision. It’s part of a bigger strategy that’s been showing some pretty impressive results lately. St. Louis seems to have figured out that sometimes less really is more when it comes to practice time.
The team won’t even hold their usual morning skate before facing their longtime rivals, the Leafs.
It’s a bold move that shows just how much the game is changing. Gone are the days when teams would skate no matter what – now it’s all about smart recovery and peak performance when it really counts.
