- Even though this journey is coming to an end, I am proud of the legacy I leave within the organization.
This team is much better than the results show, and I am convinced that my successor will succeed in the challenge, he says in a statement.
Montreal is second to last in its division and has only won six of 23 matches.
One explanation for the declining results is that the team has managed without two of its best players.
Star goalkeeper Carey Price is being treated for substance abuse problems, while captain Shea Weber has been sidelined with several injuries.