The Montreal Canadiens have decided to keep Martin St.
Louis on board as their head coach, exercising a two-year option that extends his contract through the 2026-2027 season ¹ ² ³ ⁴.
This move comes after St. Louis led the team to a 75-100-26 record since taking over in February 2022, replacing Dominique Ducharme ² ⁴.
St. Louis, a Hockey Hall of Famer, has shown promise despite not yet leading the team to a playoff appearance ⁴. General Manager Kent Hughes expressed confidence in St.
Louis’ ability to guide the team to success, citing his willingness to adapt and improve ⁴.
With a top-10 prospect pool set to continue graduating over the remainder of his extension, St. Louis will have the opportunity to shape the team’s future ².
The decision to extend St. Louis’ contract demonstrates the Canadiens’ commitment to their rebuilding process ². As the team looks to improve, St.
Louis will be tasked with developing the young core, including players like Juraj Slafkovsky, who had a breakout sophomore campaign under St. Louis’ guidance ².
With stability behind the bench, the Canadiens are poised to take the next step in their rebuilding journey.