The Canadiens announce a wave of changes within their hockey operations
The Montreal Canadiens organization has just announced several changes.
See the official statement published moments ago by the Habs.
«Montreal Canadiens executive vice president, hockey operations Jeff Gorton announced on Thursday that the team has made numerous changes to the hockey operations department.
To start, Roger Grillo has been hired as coach consultant and will join Martin St-Louis' staff.
Regarding the scouting team, Albie O'Connell has been promoted to Chief North American scout and Tommy Lehman has been promoted to Chief European scout. Additionally, Matt Ryan has been hired as Pro scout.
Lastly, Dale Lablans has been promoted to head of performance, Stéphane Gervais has been hired as strength and conditioning coach, and Mitch Freeburn will replace Gervais in Laval as the Rocket's strength coach.»
-Montreal Canadiens
We now have our answer.
All indications are that there will not be a new assistant coach hired to replace Alex Burrows this year, but there will be a coaching consultant for the Montreal Canadiens.
Roger Grillo will join the current group, as he knows Martin St-Louis
It will be interesting to see this new dynamic, as Grillo will support Martin St-Louis, though he will not officially hold the title of assistant coach.
This also seems to indicate that none other than Martin St-Louis will take over running the Canadiens' power play for the 2024-2025 season.
Exciting times ahead!
More details to follow.
POLL |
SEPTEMBRE 12 | 713 ANSWERS The Canadiens announce a wave of changes within their hockey operations Will the Canadiens make the playoffs this season? |
Yes | 461 | 64.7 % |
No | 252 | 35.3 % |
List of polls |
|
4 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Jake Evans' Next Contract Could Now Be Known After Comparable Player Signs New Deal |
|
8 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Viral Scene: Arber Xhekaj Embarrasses Ryan Reaves Twice, His Reaction Is Priceless |
|
11 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Craig Berube Makes Controversial Comments Ahead of Tonight's Game, A Physical Battle is Expected |
|
12 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Canadiens Organization Loses Defenseman for the Remainder of the Season Due to Serious Injury |
|
13 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Juraj Slafkovsky Reveals Surprising Player He Would Have Drafted 1st Overall in 2022 Instead of Himself |
|
15 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Kent Hughes and Canadiens Management Key to Jakub Dobes' NHL Success Revealed |
|
17 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Canadiens Make Crucial Goaltending Decision Ahead of Highly Anticipated Game vs Maple Leafs |
|
19 hours ago | By Aaron Montreal Canadiens and Martin St-Louis Make an Unexpected Last-Minute Cancellation |
Previously on HabsFanatics