Since taking the helm of the Montreal Canadiens, Martin St-Louis has aimed to establish a new dynamic.

However, the situation is becoming complicated with a concerning position near the bottom of the NHL standings.

Expectations for the season were high: the team’s goal was no longer just development but also being in the mix for the playoffs.

Less than 20 games into the season, those hopes already seem forgotten.

In recent days, criticism of the team’s performance and St-Louis’s management has increased. Some rumors even suggest the possibility of the coach stepping down before the end of the year.

Eric Engels is clear about Martin St-Louis’s future in Montreal: he will not be fired!

However, Eric Engels, a Canadiens journalist, reports that the organization has no intention of firing him for now, which could quell speculation about his future.

The Canadiens will not fire Martin St-Louis. Not now. Not in the near future. Maybe never, if he does what they expect of him with this opportunity. This is what it’s about: an opportunity. St-Louis has a unique opportunity right now to make the Canadiens more accountable, and he cannot let it slip away.

– Eric Engels.

The team remains in transition, and injuries, such as the one to Patrik Laine, have limited St-Louis’s options.

Kent Hughes also appears prepared for the future, with several young prospects like Ivan Demidov, Logan Mailloux, and Owen Beck waiting for their chance.

Patience remains essential for fans as the Canadiens continue rebuilding their core for sustainable success.