This created a palpable discomfort, and he made it brief, lasting less than four minutes, whereas these interactions usually last closer to ten minutes.
The questions about Cayden Primeau, who will face the Wings, seemed to have taken the head coach by surprise, and he decided to quickly close the discussion on that topic. The journalists quickly got the message and moved on to other subjects.
The team's performance in recent days could explain the coach's mood, but it's good to see a bit of character from him, as the Canadiens have lost their last four games.