BREAKING NEWS: Montreal Canadiens Announce Major Front Office Shakeup — Three Officials Relieved of Duties
Montreal, QC – April 15, 2025 — In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the hockey world, the Montreal Canadiens have announced a significant management overhaul, parting ways with three senior officials as part of a broader restructuring of the club’s leadership team.
The organization confirmed the departures earlier today in an official statement, citing a need for “fresh vision and strategic realignment” as the storied franchise looks to turn the page after another disappointing season.
Among those released are:
Scott Mellanby, Vice President of Hockey Operations
Trevor Timmins, Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting
Paul Wilson, Senior VP of Public Affairs and Communications
The decision is reportedly linked to growing internal pressure following Montreal’s failure to make the playoffs for a second consecutive year and mounting criticism from fans and media regarding player development and draft success.
“This was not an easy decision,” said team owner Geoff Molson in a brief press conference. “But we believe this is a necessary step to restore the competitive culture that Canadiens hockey is known for.”
The Canadiens are expected to begin their search for replacements immediately, with an emphasis on modernizing their scouting and player development infrastructure.
This marks the most significant management shakeup since the hiring of Gorton in 2021, signaling the franchise’s intent to pivot aggressively toward long-term competitiveness and on-ice success.