"Will the organization try to bring in a potential head coach that they want to develop in this role long term? I see three candidates who stand out to me right now in the QMJHL: Sylvain Favreau, Carl Mallette, and Louis Robitaille. [...]
Within the organization itself, I hinted at the end of the season that Paul Byron's candidacy would be considered if he wants to make the jump into coaching. He is extremely valued in the organization, but history doesn't say whether coaching interests him. Take the case of Francis Bouillon as an example, who was once offered an assistant coaching position in Laval but much preferred to remain in player development, a role he holds dear. I think Byron should be established as the favorite for the job, but only if he's interested. [...]" - Anthony Marcotte, BPM Sports