The Jacques Martin Experience
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The following article featuring former St. Lawrence standout Jacques Martin appeared June 1 on the Montreal Canadiens Web site.
By Manny Almela
MONTREAL – While he might have a few things to brush up on
about his new NHL home, Jacques Martin will be doing a lot more
teaching than learning as the Habs new head coach, and that’s
just the way Bob Gainey wants it.
“It was a priority for me to find a head coach that had a
lot of experience in all situations,” explained Gainey.
“Jacques has proven himself in all capacities as a coach and
he understands this environment. I like his professionalism.
He’s a coach at heart, a teacher who is here to work as team
and bring people together.”
With 14 seasons under his belt as an NHL coach, Martin boasts a
track record that speaks for itself. So much so, that Gainey
reached out to the 56-year-old even though he still had several
years remaining on his contract with the Panthers as their general
manager.
Complete article can be accessed via the Canadiens Web site by clicking here.
