For his replacement, names such as Guy Boucher, Bruce Boudreau, Bob Hartley, and Pascal Vincent have been mentioned, but according to Philippe Boucher, these speculations are inaccurate.
Thus, it is possible that the Canadiens may choose not to hire a new coach, believing that internal resources are sufficient.
St-Louis, known for his offensive expertise, would be a natural choice to lead the special teams, and this decision would be widely approved. The situation remains to be watched.