Montreal Canadiens hire Derek Lalonde to lead penalty kill

Montreal Canadiens Derek Lalonde penalty kill NHL coaching staff

The Montreal Canadiens have added Derek Lalonde to their coaching staff to focus on defensive specialties, specifically overseeing the penalty kill. The move is intended to provide head coach Martin St-Louis with more support and address the team's defensive shortcomings.

Last season, the Canadiens ranked 18th in the NHL with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.2%. Veteran player Phillip Danault noted that Lalonde’s arrival is expected to be a ‘game-changer’ for the unit, citing his previous success in similar roles. Lalonde’s coaching systems emphasize cutting off passing lanes to disrupt opposing offenses.

Entities

Derek Lalonde · Kent Hughes · Martin St-Louis · Montreal Canadiens · Phillip Danault

Sources

Derek Lalonde : Phillip Danault parle d’un aspect qui peut transformer le D. N. [www.danslescoulisses.com]

5 days ago

Derek Lalonde and How His Arrival Has Helped the Penalty Kill [dose.ca]

4 days ago