Benoît Groulx has found a job in the KHL

It’s safe to assume that during his year without managing a club in 2023-2024, Groulx did his homework and chatted with a lot of people. He must have a good idea of the market for his services.

And if he chose Russia, it’s undoubtedly because it was the best option for him. So much the better for Groulx, who has a wealth of experience in the hockey world, if he finds a position to his liking.

Still, the news comes at a time when the National Hockey League is undergoing a coaching waltz. Some clubs are looking for a pilot… including the Ottawa Senators.

It’s safe to assume that the Hull native and Olympiques legend wasn’t being considered for a position in Kanata, as I don’t think he would have taken the job in Russia otherwise. I could be wrong, but… I don’t think so.

His name hasn’t circulated elsewhere in the NHL. Not publicly, anyway.

Obviously, he must have felt the same way about accepting a position on the other side of the world. It may be the second-best league in the world, but it’s a long way away.

I wonder if assistant opportunities in the NHL (could André Tourigny or Patrick Roy have signed him?) were on the table. I wonder the same thing about a head coaching position elsewhere in the AHL.

We may never know.

In short

– Why think about changing goaltenders?

– Hello, Juraj.

– Please note.

– Wyatt Johnson: let’s keep an eye on him. [BPM Sports]

– Brendan Gallagher is 32 years old.