Derek Lalonde Joins The Canadiens! | What It Means

The Montreal Canadiens have officially hired Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach under Martin St. Louis, and it's a move that could have a significant impact on the team's development. In today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we break down why Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton targeted Lalonde, what he brings from his time as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings and assistant with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and how his experience could help Montreal's young core continue to grow. Will Lalonde improve the Canadiens' defensive structure? Can he help take Montreal's special teams to another level? And what does this hire say about the organization's expectations heading into next season? Join us live and let us know your thoughts in the chat! 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss a Canadiens update. #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices