NHL Teams Announce Coaching Extension, Player Contracts, and Captaincy

The Montreal Canadiens have extended Head Coach Martin St. Louis with a new four-year contract. Concurrently, the Buffalo Sabres signed forward Noah Ostlund to an eight-year, $52.8 million extension, and Bo Horvat was named captain of the New York Islanders. Chris Kreider also joined the Canadiens after his Anaheim Ducks contract termination. These moves solidify key personnel for multiple NHL franchises.