Lalonde Joins Canadiens to Boost Penalty Kill | Montreal Canadiens News

Derek Lalonde, a two-decade NHL veteran with a Stanley Cup pedigree, has joined the Montreal Canadiens as associate coach—bringing elite defensive expertise and penalty-killing savvy to a team hungry for its next big leap. After helping Tampa Bay win back-to-back Cups and leading Detroit’s rebuild, Lalonde now aims to elevate Montreal’s young roster, especially with their penalty kill ranked 18th last season. His return to the ice against his former Maple Leafs squad in late September promises high stakes—and high potential—for the Canadiens’ future. 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/26c577a4547e0954