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Montreal Canadiens add Derek Lalonde to coaching staff
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Montreal Canadiens add Derek Lalonde to coaching staff

From Global News · () English

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  • The Montreal Canadiens have hired Derek Lalonde as an associate coach, bringing over 20 years of experience.
  • Lalonde previously served as an assistant with the Toronto Maple Leafs and head coach for the Detroit Red Wings.
  • He was part of the Tampa Bay Lightning coaching staff that won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.

The Montreal Canadiens have bolstered their coaching staff by hiring Derek Lalonde as an associate coach. The team announced the move on Monday, adding a seasoned professional with over two decades of coaching experience to their ranks.

Lalonde, 53, joins the Canadiens after a stint as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. Prior to that, he held the position of head coach for the Detroit Red Wings from 2022 to 2024.

His resume includes significant success, notably as an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning. During his time there, he helped the club achieve back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021. Lalonde's extensive coaching career also encompasses roles in the American Hockey League, ECHL, and USHL.

The Canadiens are coming off a season where they reached the Eastern Conference final, ultimately losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. The team is set to begin their 2026-27 regular season on September 29 against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.

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Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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