Andrei Kostitsyn and Jacques Martin both downplayed rumours of a rift at the Canadiens' annual charity golf tournament on Wednesday. "I've never had any issue with Andrei," said Martin, the Canadiens' head coach. "He's a player that brings a lot to our hockey club." Kostitsyn said: "I think we're good for the season. Coach Jacques is a good coach." Kostitsyn voiced his displeasure in August about the way Martin was using him last season.