# Canadiens Hire Lalonde to Fix Penalty Kill | Montreal Canadiens News

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Podcast: [Montreal Canadiens News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-canadiens-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536826)
Published: 2026-07-09T17:06:21+00:00
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The Canadiens are making a bold move by hiring Claude Lalonde, the ex-Detroit Red Wings head coach and proven penalty kill guru, to fix their biggest weakness. Lalonde’s track record — including turning the Lightning’s penalty kill around and helping them win two Cups — makes him the perfect fit. His arrival signals a strategic shift, even if it means saying goodbye to Trevor Letowski, who’s stepping down for family reasons. This isn’t just a coaching change — it’s a calculated effort to tighten the defensive end and give the team a real shot at playoff success. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f8877e78b52d4738

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