Canadiens appear to be moving closer to a decision on Martin St. Louis

Martin St. Louis’ future behind the Montreal Canadiens bench could soon become clearer.

Pierre LeBrun expects a contract extension for the coach in the near future, which appears to confirm a rumour that has been circulating for some time.

It was in an article for The Athletic that the insider weighed in on the subject.

A prediction that also involves several coaches around the league.

LeBrun expects quick movement.

According to him, extensions should be finalized at some point this summer.

He mentioned several coaches in the same breath.

Martin St. Louis and John Hynes would be among those expected to receive extensions.

Spencer Carbery extension adds momentum to Martin St. Louis contract talks

LeBrun also mentioned Spencer Carbery.

And in his case, the extension is now officially done.

The Capitals have secured their head coach long term, and that signing certainly adds credibility to LeBrun’s comments regarding Martin St. Louis.

The context is working in St. Louis’ favour.

Kent Hughes had indicated that he wanted to begin extension discussions during the summer.

The Canadiens coach is also coming off an impressive run.

You can see LeBrun’s comments here:

It remains to be seen whether St. Louis will receive his extension quickly, but all signs point to that being the case.

It is worth remembering that St. Louis led the Montreal Canadiens all the way to the Eastern Conference Final, meaning the Stanley Cup semifinals, against all expectations (before being eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes).