Major announcement regarding the Canadiens' new coach: Kent Hughes confirms the news
As you know, the Canadiens are still in search of an assistant coach to replace Alex Burrows, who left his position two months ago.
Several names have been linked to the Habs, including Guy Boucher, and there have been rumors that Martin St-Louis might take on this role in addition to his head coaching duties.
Burrows' main task was to manage the power play, which was exactly Guy Boucher's role with the Maple Leafs last year. So, it would be a logical choice, but we now have our answer.
Kent Hughes confirms rumors about the assistant coach position
During his appearance on Tony Marinaro's show, where he discussed several players including Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, and Patrik Laine, the GM confirmed that Alex Burrows' position will not be filled for the time being.
This means Martin St-Louis will likely handle the role, which makes perfect sense. He will continue to work alongside Trevor Letowski, Stéphane Robidas, and Éric Raymond behind the bench.
So, popular names like Guy Boucher can be forgotten for now, but it's clear that Kent Hughes remains cautious in his statements.
He is keeping the door open for a hiring if needed. Until then, don't expect an announcement from the organization.
Source: Marqueur.comEmbauche d'un entraîneur-adjoint pour remplacer Alex Burrows: Kent Hughes annonce sa décision finale
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