Jacques Martin Named New Canadiens Coach
June 1, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Montreal Canadiens, NHL coaches, News
The Montreal Canadiens have named a new coach in what we can only hope is a sign that things are starting to settle down for the club. Jacques Martin is the new head coach, marking his fourth NHL coaching gig (he’s been with the Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues and the Ottawa Senators). In a related 
announcement, it was revealed that goaltending coach Roland Melanson would not be returning next year.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to join this organization,” Martin said. “When you look at the players who are in the organization, there is a strong nucleus, a strong base, to build a winning team and I’m really looking forward with excitement to leading this team next year.”
I didn’t realize this until I did a little research but this is the first time in 16 years that the Habs have found a head coach with NHL experience (all of the others have been newbies, including Mario Tremblay, Alain Vigneault, Michel Therrien, Claude Julien and Guy Carbonneau).
I’m not a huge fan of GM Bob Gainey but, for once, I think he’s put his priorities in the right place. I’m not sure Martin is the best guy for the job but at least he’s had some experience coaching NHL teams which, I think, is pretty important. Just four more months until the season starts again!
image: TSN
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