Former Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Demers in stable condition

MONTREAL – The health of Senator Jacques Demers has been stabilized and the former Montreal Canadiens head coach has begun therapy after suffering from a stroke last week.

“His overall medical condition is stable and continues to improve,” reads a statement from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).

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Demers, who was in charge of the Habs when they won the Stanley Cup in 1993, has been moved to the inpatient stroke unit for further care.

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The Demers family acknowledged the Senator has a the long road to recovery ahead of him and thanked the public for their support and for respecting their privacy.

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A medical update is scheduled for Wednesday.