Major announcement: Jim Montgomery is confirmed to be joining St-Louis
A major announcement rocked the National Hockey League this morning, as coach Jim Montgomery, who was relieved of his duties by the Boston Bruins a few days ago, has already found a new job.
The St. Louis Blues lost patience with their current coach, Drew Bannister, after a 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders yesterday.
With the availability of a coach of Montgomery's caliber, it's always easier to make a decision in this type of context, and the organization has fired Bannister.
According to journalist Renaud Lavoie, Montgomery has already signed a five-year deal, which speaks volumes about the Blues' interest in his services.
One less experienced French-speaking coach for the Montreal Canadiens
Since his unexpected departure from Boston, rumors have been circulating about Montgomery's possible arrival in Montreal, either as a potential successor behind the bench or as an assistant to support Martin St-Louis.
After all, the coach, who is originally from Montreal, represented a golden opportunity for the organization.
It's rare to see a recent Jack Adams Trophy winner (2023), who has an impressive record of 140 wins in 205 games with the Bruins, be dismissed in this manner.
It looks like it will ultimately be for another time.
More details to follow.
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