Montreal — Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis officially became the 32nd head coach in Montreal Canadiens' history after signing a three-year contract extension on Monday, nearly four months after being named interim coach.
St. Louis, 46, took over from Dominique Ducharme, who was fired on Feb. 9. The Canadiens finished out the season with a 14-19-4 record under St. Louis.
“Martin is a proven leader, a great communicator with a deep understanding of and passion for the game of hockey," general manager Kent Hughes said. “His arrival brought a renewed energy to our group, and we look forward to him returning behind the bench to continue guiding our team for the foreseeable future.