REPORT: Gilbert won't return as head coach

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Greg Gilbert will not return as head coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs this season, reports Mikael Lalancette.

Greg Gilbert ne sera pas de retour comme entraîneur-chef des Sea Dogs. Il restera sans doute associé à l’organisation. Dossier à suivre. #LHJMQ

— Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) July 29, 2021

The announcement comes just a couple weeks before the start of training camp. Saint John's first pre-season game is set to take place Aug. 19.

Gilbert was named Sea Dogs head coach in June 2020 and led the team to a 15-14-3-1 record during the bizarre 2020-21 season. While the team showed glimpses of its potential, the Sea Dogs once again struggled to consistently play their best hockey.

The 59-year-old had previous head coaching experience in the NHL, AHL and OHL prior to coming to Saint John. He won three Stanley Cups as a player.