The Montreal Canadiens announced this morning that Martin St-Louis has become the team's new head coach, he who had the title of interim coach last season.

During his press conference today, St-Louis refused to reveal his salary. However, according to François Gagnon, the amount would vary between $2.5 and $3 million per year.

Martin St.Louis refuses to reveal the salary he received for his 3 season contract at the helm of the #CH. This is fair game. It will come out in the next few hours but initial speculation is that it will be between $2.5 and $3M per season

Will his assistants be back next season? The answer is yes and he is not closing the door on adding another coach.

Martin St-Louis says no decision has been made on whether another assistant will be added to the organization's current coaching staff.

For the full press briefing :

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Is that too much for a rookie coach?

Yes, it is
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No, Montreal is loaded
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