In a surprising development, former Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien, now serving as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues, has reportedly reached out to current Canadiens head coach Martin St-Louis with a private message that’s sparked speculation across the hockey world.
Sources close to the situation indicate that Julien’s message was one of support and encouragement amidst growing pressure surrounding the Canadiens’ recent performance. Though the exact contents of the message have not been made public, insiders suggest it included “words of wisdom” and a “reassuring tone” as the young Canadiens team continues its rebuild under St-Louis.
Julien, who coached the Canadiens from 2003–2006 and again from 2017–2021, has a long history with the organization and is known for his structured coaching style — a stark contrast to the more free-flowing approach of St-Louis. His outreach is seen by some as a sign of mutual respect, despite their differing philosophies.
Neither the Canadiens nor the Blues have officially commented on the message.