The Vancouver Canucks coach got a visit from WWE superstar Kevin Owens, who happens to be his favorite wrestler, during the second day of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft.
Boudreau, a longtime wrestling fan, had trouble getting his bearings after the surprise.
"I'm all red," Boudreau said with a laugh near the beginning of the 5-minute segment on NHL Network.
"Thanks for the kind words," Owens said after word got out that he was Boudreau's favorite.
The veteran coach immediately peppered Owens, a native of Quebec, with questions about what he was up to. Boudreau told him he would advocate for him to get a chance at the WWE title, which he has held in the past.
"If you don't get the title shot you deserve I'm right there for you," Boudreau said. "I want to be the new Lou Albano (the legendary former manager) to you."
"Hey man, you're hired immediately," Owens said. "No doubt."
