Habs officially hire a new head coach

According to multiple NHL sources the Montreal Canadiens have named former NHLer Martin St. Louis as their next interim head coach.

In January 21, 2019, St. Louis was named a Special Teams Consultant for the Columbus Blue Jackets, working with his former coach John Tortorella.

St. Louis is an NHL Hall of Famer, but this will be his 1st NHL coaching job.

Update: It's official as the Habs have confirmed the move.

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