Therapy day.
They are two words that create doubt, that make fans and media wonder if a player is healthy, if he’ll be able to play in the next game.
The Canadiens are the only team that uses that specific term, others use maintenance day, or something like that. But what it often comes down to is basic rest and overall health, which can include prevention more so than treatment at times.
That is where Pierre Allard comes in for the Canadiens. The former strength and conditioning coach earned himself a new title prior to the season: Director of Sports Science and Performance.