Chris Lowrey
MONTREAL July 9, 2018
Shawville native Luke Richardson has been hired by the Montreal Canadiens as an assistant coach.
Richardson will be tasked with serving as the Canadiens defensive assistant coach.
He is especially well-positioned to help the team in that area – Richardson plied his trade on the bluelines of six different NHL teams during a career that spanned more than 1,400 games.
He spent last season as the assistant coach of the New York Islanders.
The Canadiens are in a state of limbo at the moment – not sure to go for a full rebuild or to try their hand at making a push for the playoffs.

Regardless of which direction they choose, Richardson should be able to help the team out no matter what.
After his playing days, Richardson took on the assistant coaching job in Ottawa from 2008 to 2012.
In 2012, Richardson joined the Senators’ AHL affiliate Binghamton Senators as head coach.
During that time, Richardson cemented a reputation as a coach who was able to work well with younger players and further their development.
He left the Senators organization after the firing of Ottawa Senators head coach Dave Cameron. Richardson wanted to be considered for Ottawa’s head coaching job but was rebuffed by General Manager Pierre Dorion.
Richardson also brings some international experience to the table after serving as Team Canada’s head coach during the 2016-2017 Spengler Cup team that took home first place.
“Luke is a very credible hockey person and a very knowledgeable coach,” Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said in a press release.
“We’re very happy with the hiring of Luke Richardson as an assistant coach,” Bergevin added. “Luke has tremendous experience both as a player in the NHL and as a coach.”