Martin St. Louis Takes Indefinite Leave from Canadiens for Family Reasons

Assistant coach Trevor Letowski steps in as head coach during St. Louis' absence.

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis is taking an indefinite leave for family reasons, the team announced Saturday.
Assistant coach Trevor Letowski will assume head coaching duties while St. Louis is away.
St. Louis has led the Canadiens to a 25-30-11 record this season, placing them second-to-last in the Atlantic Division.
The Canadiens are currently on a five-game road trip, starting with a game against the Flames in Calgary.
St. Louis, a former NHL star and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, has a significant history with the league, including winning a Stanley Cup and an Olympic gold medal.