Lalonde Joins Canadiens Coaching Staff | Canada News

The Canadiens just pulled off a big move, bringing in two-time Stanley Cup winner Derek Lalonde as associate coach — a seasoned pro with over two decades of NHL coaching experience, including stints with Toronto and Detroit. With Montreal’s deep playoff run last season and a hungry roster heading into 2026-27, Lalonde’s championship pedigree could be the spark they need to finally break through. Their season opener? A rematch against the Leafs in Toronto — perfect timing to see how the new coach fits in. 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/2bc34177c0eafcc2