US EditionMontreal Canadiens Fire Goaltending Coach Eric Raymond, Name Marco Marciano Interim Replacement
Montreal replaced Eric Raymond with Marco Marciano as interim goalie coach amid a .879 team save percentage ranking 25th in the NHL this season.
- On January 28, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens announced they fired goaltending coach Eric Raymond and named Marco Marciano, 43, as interim goalie coach until season's end.
- Amid a shaky season for Montreal's netminders, the team combined for a.884 save percentage, with Samuel Montembeault posting an.868 mark and a 3.46 GAA.
- The club's recent goalie moves show Jacob Fowler posted a.902 save percentage and 2.62 GAA in 10 NHL starts before returning to the Laval Rocket on Jan. 16, while rookie Jakub Dobes fell to a.890 save percentage and 2.96 GAA.
- Marciano brings organizational continuity, having joined in 2013 as Hamilton Bulldogs video coach, becoming Laval Rocket goalie and video coach in 2017, and working with Montembeault on a conditioning loan in December.
- They made the change 53 games into the NHL season, and Montreal holds the Eastern Conference first wild-card spot despite sitting 25th in save percentage; Montreal is the second team to replace a goalie coach after the New York Islanders fired Pierre Greco.
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Canadiens fire goalie coach Eric Raymond in difficult season for Montreal netminders
The Montreal Canadiens have fired goalie coach Eric Raymond, president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton announced Wednesday. Raymond had held the position since the 2021-22 season. The Canadiens say Marco Marciano, who served as goalie coach of the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, will take over Raymond’s duties on an interim basis until the end […]
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Canadiens fire goalie coach Eric Raymond amid down season for Montreal goalies
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have fired goalie coach Eric Raymond, president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton announced Wednesday. Raymond had held the position since the 2021-22 season. The Canadiens say Marco Marciano, who served as goalie coach of the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket, will take over Raymond's duties on an interim basis until the end of the season. The move comes amid a shaky season for Montreal's netminders. Incumb…
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