Derek 'Newsy' Lalonde appointed assistant coach for Canadiens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens announced the hiring of Derek 'Newsy' Lalonde as an assistant coach on July 10, 2026. Previously, Lalonde served as coach of the Detroit Red Wings for two and a half seasons and was part of the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff last season. He takes over the role previously held by Trevor Letowski. Lalonde is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning and played a significant role in the Red Wings' coaching efforts.
- •Derek Lalonde becomes Canadiens' assistant coach on July 10, 2026.
- •Previously coached the Red Wings, with an 89-86-23 record.
- •Took part in coaching with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season.
- •Role formerly held by Trevor Letowski since 2021.
- •Two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Red Wing 'Newsy' Lalonde hired by Canadiens as assistant coach
"Montreal's original Newsy Lalonde was Edward Lalonde, who dominated hockey with the Canadiens through the early 1900s.
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