What happened: The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with head coach Martin St. Louis, the team announced. Sportsnet and the Canadiens confirmed the deal, though specific terms were not disclosed.

Why it matters: The extension locks in coaching continuity as Montreal heads into the 2026-27 season after a busy stretch of roster moves, including the Kreider and Bolduc signings. It also comes months after his son, Ryan St-Louis, signed an AHL deal with Abbotsford.

What to watch: Montreal enters the 2026-27 offseason buildout with St. Louis under a new long-term deal and a reshaped roster still taking shape.