We've all known for 24 hours now: Martin St-Louis is no longer with the Canadiens due to family reasons. Something is going on with his son, and it must be significant for him to leave his duties just hours before a game.
It's really unfortunate for the coach's family, and at the same time, it's a very big challenge for Chantal Machabée. Firstly, she has to ensure she satisfies the fans with her explanations while keeping Martin's privacy intact. It won't be easy, given the excitement surrounding this story since Saturday.
Montreal fans are passionate, and clearly, Martin is highly regarded, so people are worried and want to know.
The second part of Chantal's challenge will be managing the French-speaking aspect of interviews with interim head coach Trevor Letowski. Since he speaks in English, she will have to find a way to soften the impact for French-speaking fans only.
