Montreal Canadiens extend coach Martin St. Louis with multiyear deal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens have signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear contract extension, announced on September 14, 2026. The duration of the extension has not been disclosed. St. Louis, 51, has led the Canadiens to consecutive playoff berths, including a trip to last year’s Eastern Conference final. He took over as head coach during the 2021-22 season and has a record of 163-155-47 after five seasons. Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes praised St. Louis for his communication and teaching abilities as the team seeks to build towards a championship-level squad.
- •St. Louis signed a multiyear extension announced on September 14, 2026.
- •He has led the Canadiens to two consecutive playoff berths.
- •St. Louis’s coaching record stands at 163-155-47.
- •He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award in 2025.
- •The Canadiens are looking to develop into a championship-caliber team.
- 4:57 PMESPN NHL — Habs reward St. Louis with extension after trip to East final
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Montreal Canadiens sign coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear contract extension
"The Montreal Canadiens have signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear extension. The team announced the deal Monday without revealing how long St. Louis is now under contract. St. Louis, 51, has guided the upstart Canadiens to consecutive playoff berths, including a trip last year’s Eastern Conference final, after beginning his tenure during a full-scale rebuild.
"The Canadiens have signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear extension.
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External links- ESPN NHLSep 14, 2026, 4:57 PMHabs reward St. Louis with extension after trip to East final
The Canadiens have signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear extension.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:39 PMMontreal Canadiens sign coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear contract extension
The Montreal Canadiens have signed head coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear extension. The team announced the deal Monday without revealing how long St. Louis is now under contract. St. Louis, 51, has guided the upstart Canadiens to consecutive playoff berths, including a trip last year’s Eastern Conference final, after beginning his tenure during a full-scale rebuild.
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