Martin St. Louis breaks silence on Gerard Gallant rumors and potential new coaching hire

In a news conference, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis broke his silence on the rumor involving Gerard Gallant.

He was questioned on one of the topics that sparked significant reactions in recent hours, and let's just say his response was very clear, even if he showed a cautious openness.

Martin St. Louis is open to all options for his coaching staff but denies the recent circulating rumor

Here's the exact exchange.

Journalist: "Martin, after Monday's game, we didn't mention it, but there was quite a buzz in Montreal. Your boss denied it, but apparently, you might be looking for an experienced assistant. Clearly, if you needed one, you would have one, but is that something you've thought about and might consider someday?"

The head coach's response: "I think about everything, but, you know, these are just rumors, and rumors are part of the market. Kent has already addressed it."

It seems he is open to all options and considering certain possibilities, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's on the verge of bringing in additional support behind the bench.

Thinking about something and making it official are two very different things.

In the past few hours, the rumor has been denied by Kent Hughes,  Gallant and now by Martin St Louis.

The exchange happens around the 16th minute of the following news conference: