In a major move for the Montreal Canadiens, it has been announced that they have exercised the two-year option on head coach Martin St. Louis’ contract, ensuring that he will remain with the team for the next three seasons. This news comes as a welcome development for fans of the team, who have been eagerly awaiting word on St. Louis’ future with the club.
St. Louis, who is 48 years old, is a Canadian hockey legend who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. He won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004 and a Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP in the same year. Despite his impressive credentials, St. Louis was originally hired on an interim basis after Dominique Ducharme’s dismissal in February of this year.
In his first NHL coaching role, St. Louis has been working hard to lead the Canadiens back to success and establish a winning culture in Montreal. With a record of 75-100-26 so far, he is still facing some challenges as the team undergoes a rebuilding phase. However, given his experience and expertise in hockey, many are confident that he will be able to overcome these obstacles and help guide the Canadiens to greater success in years to come.
The Canadiens have struggled in recent years, missing