Canadiens, St. Louis agree to multi-year contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens are locking in their head coach for the foreseeable future. General manager Kent Hughes announced on Monday that the team agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Martin St-Louis. The 51-year-old St-Louis has been behind the bench for five seasons in Montreal and is coming off an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final. “Marty has done a terrific job leading our young team,” said Hughes in a statement released by the team. “He is a great communicator and teacher. We look forward to his continued efforts to mold this group into a championship-caliber team.” St. Louis, who...