The team additionally announced the promotion of Steve Ott to associate coach. They have extended Ott's contract through the end of the 2025-26 season, along with assistant coach Mike Weber and goaltender coach David Alexander.
A seasoned 64-year-old, Julien boasts nearly two decades of coaching in the NHL, having led teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Boston Bruins. His tenure with the Bruins included a Stanley Cup victory in 2011 and earning the Jack Adams Award in 2009.