Kent Hughes announces the surprise departure of a Habs coach

The one who was partially in charge during the Montreal Canadiens' training camps, and who was especially a highly respected coach with the Habs' affiliate club, Kelly Buchberger will not be returning next season.

See the official announcement.

Details will follow, but this is obviously a significant loss for the Montreal Canadiens organization and for the development of young players.

Some saw him potentially alongside Martin St-Louis, but that will ultimately not be the case.

We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.

Buchberger notably quickly developed a special bond with Arber Xhekaj.