This decision has left the organization searching for a new leader to guide the hopes of the Montreal Canadiens prospects. Several names are circulating to replace Houle, including Pascal Vincent, Guy Boucher, Gilles Bouchard, Louis Robitaille, Éric Veilleux, Carl Mallette, Bruce Richardson, and Sylvain Favreau, recommended by various experts and fans on the X platform.
According to Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette, Sylvain Favreau appears to be the favorite to take over the helm of the Rocket de Laval. Indeed, Favreau led the Drummondville Voltigeurs to a Memorial Cup victory and is highly regarded by his former players, who consider him their best coach.
Eric Leblanc, Mikael Lalancette, and other observers also believe that Favreau is the ideal candidate to replace Houle, due to his modern coaching skills and strong communication abilities, both crucial qualities in today's hockey landscape.
