Just a few hours before puckdrop as the Montreal Canadiens kick off their western trip versus the Calgary Flames, it was announced that their head coach Martin St. Louis has returned home as he is dealing with personal issues.
St.Louis out due to family reasons
The Canadiens will be without their head coach Martin St.Louis for the time being due to family reasons leading him to return home. Associate coach Trevor Letowski will resume as the team's head coach temporarily until the hall of famer returns behind the Canadiens bench.
CALGARY – The Canadiens announced on Saturday that head coach Martin St-Louis will be away from the team indefinitely for family reasons. Assistant coach Trevor Letowski will assume head coaching duties during his absence.