{"id":527873,"date":"2026-03-28T17:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/527873\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:28:16","slug":"canadiens-staff-member-linked-to-khl-gm-move-as-departure-talks-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/527873\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadiens staff member linked to KHL GM move as departure talks progress"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Renaud Lavoie has just shared important news involving a well-known member of the Montreal Canadiens organization.<\/p>\n

Professional scout Vincent Riendeau, often seen in the Canadiens\u2019 draft videos, is reportedly set to leave the Montreal Canadiens organization to become a general manager in the KHL.<\/p>\n

Journalist Renaud Lavoie reports that this situation has been progressing quickly behind the scenes over the past few hours.<\/p>\n

Recently, a team officially requested permission from the Canadiens to speak with Riendeau.<\/p>\n

Kent Hughes and his group accepted this request to allow their scout to pursue a promotion.<\/p>\n

Not blocking the advancement of its employees remains a very important philosophy within the Montreal Canadiens organization.<\/p>\n

The interested team plays in the Kontinental Hockey League, a league we’re all very familiar with.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, Shanghai Dragons are looking to hand him control of the team as early as next season.<\/p>\n

Securing a general manager position represents an attractive opportunity for a strong hockey mind, but leaving an organization like the Montreal Canadiens is still a “think carefully” decision.<\/p>\n

“They had requested permission from the Canadiens to speak with Vincent Riendeau, and the situation appears to be progressing.”<\/p>\n

– Renaud Lavoie<\/p>\n

Vincent Riendeau\u2019s departure would reshape canadiens scouting structure<\/p>\n

With his knowledge base, the former goaltender has a strong vision for building a team.<\/p>\n

His evaluation work with the Montreal Canadiens has allowed him to develop a solid international network and help build the Canadiens of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Several rumors had pointed to this possibility, and today\u2019s information further solidifies this very likely scenario.<\/p>\n

Negotiations are reportedly moving in the right direction toward a long-term agreement, according to those same sources.<\/p>\n

Losing an experienced scout will certainly force management to restructure part of its evaluation department.<\/p>\n

Finding strong hockey minds capable of analyzing other teams always takes significant time.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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Canadiens staff member linked to KHL GM move as departure talks progress<\/p>\n

Should the Montreal Canadiens have tried to keep Vincent Riendeau from leaving for a KHL GM role?<\/p>\n

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