Lalonde Heads to Montreal | Montreal Canadiens News

Derek Lalonde, ex-assistant coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is heading to Montreal to join the Canadiens’ coaching staff — a move that signals a major shakeup after his departure from Toronto, where he was let go alongside fellow assistant Mike Van Ryn. Lalonde brings championship pedigree, having coached the Lightning to back-to-back Cups in 2020-21 and previously helmed the Red Wings before his exit in December 2024. Now, he’s returning to the Atlantic Division for his fourth stint — this time with the Canadiens, who are rebuilding and need his experience to elevate their bench. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c53d6d438461f760