Boudreau, who served as an NHL Network analyst from August 2020 to December 2021 said, "I am so happy to be back at NHL Network because the people I got to know are incredible, not only nice, but people who know hockey through and through. I've always been part of a team my whole life and this was one of the best that I've ever been on, so it was an easy decision for me when they asked if I wanted to come back."
Boudreau rejoins NHL Network following 15 seasons coaching in the NHL® with the Washington Capitals (2007-2011), Anaheim Ducks (2011-2016), Minnesota Wild (2016-2020) and Vancouver Canucks (2021-2023). Boudreau amassed a 617-342 (.626) record in 1087 regular season games coached over his career. The 1362 points collected allowed his teams to finish first in their division during eight of 15 regular seasons. Boudreau, who has coached 90 Stanley Cup Playoff games, had his best season with the 2009-2010 Capitals, finishing with a .738 win percentage. In his most recent position, Boudreau coached the 2021-22 Canucks - who began the year 8-15-2 - to a 32-15-10 record under him.
Drafted in the third round with the 42nd overall pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1975, Boudreau played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for the Minnesota Fighting Saints (1975-1976) before joining the Maple Leafs throughout six seasons (1976-1982) and the Chicago Blackhawks (1985-1986). Boudreau skated in 141 regular season NHL games.
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