Who replaced Ducharme?

Only one year after taking over for Claude Julien, Dominique Ducharme has been relieved of his duties as coach of the Montreal Canadiens and will be replaced by Hall-of-Fame forward Martin St. Louis as the interim coach.

Did Ducharme get fired?

The Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Dominique Ducharme, general manager Kent Hughes announced Wednesday. In addition, the Canadiens have named Martin St. Louis as the team's new head coach on an interim basis.

Who is the new Montreal coach?

Hockey Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis has been named the interim head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. After the team relieved Dominique Ducharme of his duties on Wednesday, the team said they would announce his replacement later in the day. The 46-year-old Laval native is that choice, for now.

When did Ducharme get fired?

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens, mired in a season-long tailspin, have fired head coach Dominique Ducharme. The 48-year-old was relieved of his duties Wednesday with Montreal languishing in the league basement at 8-30-7. His dismissal comes in the wake of a 7-1 rout by the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

Who did Martin St. Louis replace?

Played 16 seasons in NHL; Montreal last in standings after making Cup Final last season. Martin St. Louis was hired as coach of the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday after they fired Dominique Ducharme.

Was Kent Hughes Martin St Louis agent?

St. Louis retired following the 2014-2015 season after a two-year stint with the New York Rangers, then managed by current Canadiens' Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton. His agent was Kent Hughes, who now runs the Habs' front office as general manager alongside Gorton.

Why do the Habs only hire French coaches?

Bergevin fired head coach Michel Therrien Tuesday and brought in Claude Julien, himself recently fired as head coach of the Boston Bruins. Both are bilingual francophones and both have coached the team before. The Habs are limited in their choices because there is an unwritten rule that the coach must speak French.

Where is Dominique Ducharme now?

Ducharme became the permanent head coach just seven months ago, after being interim coach through the end of last season. He agreed to an extension through the 2023-24 season on July 13. Originally from Joliette, he served as the Habs' assistant coach for two seasons before being named head coach.

What is Dominique Ducharme salary?

Ducharme, who was hired on an interim basis Feb. 24, 2021, signed a three-year contract with Montreal last July to become the full-time coach. The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reports the deal was worth $1.75 million per season.

Is Martin St. Louis a coach?

MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager, Kent Hughes, announced on Wednesday night the appointment of Martin St. Louis as interim head coach. St. Louis is replacing Dominique Ducharme, who was relieved of his duties earlier today.

Where did Dominique Ducharme play Hockey?

Playing career

Ducharme had a four-year standout career playing for the University of Vermont Catamounts men's hockey team. He ranks 9th all-time in points with 149, and seventh all-time in assists with 93 at UVM while playing alongside the likes of future NHLers and Stanley Cup champions, Martin St.

Is Claude Julien French?

Claude Julien (journalist) (1925–2005), French journalist. Claude Julien, mayor of Lescure-d'Albigeois, France.

Do the owner of the Montreal Canadiens speak French?

Cunneyworth's French skills. Geoff Molson, owner of the Montreal Canadiens, released a statement Monday afternoon saying that the ability to speak French is important to coaching the Montreal Canadiens. Where does having a francophone head coach rank in the eyes of Montreal Canadiens fans?

Do the Habs speak French?

MONTREAL - I am blessed to speak both English and French, and every day I listen to our local sports channel on AM 730 in French.

Was Martin St. Louis ever drafted?

What you may not know is an NHL team never drafted St. Louis after a stellar college career at the University of Vermont. In a bit of irony, St. Louis played on the Catamounts with a player that he is currently trying to beat for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup—Boston Bruins goalie, Tim Thomas.

Was Martin St. Louis ever a captain?

St. Louis is Tampa Bay's all-time post-season leader with 63 games played, 33 goals, 35 assists, 68 points, 10 power-play goals, three shorthanded goals, eight game-winning goals and three overtime winners. St. Louis is the 9th player in franchise history to serve as team captain.

Why did Martin St Louis wear 26?

St-Louis was probably to have any number he could get, as long as it meant he was playing in the NHL. So he took No. 26 and made it his own.