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Monday, May 28, 2012

{allcanada} Mellanby joins Canadiens' front office staff

MONTREAL -- Scott Mellanby was named director of player personnel for the Montreal Canadiens on Monday in new general manager Marc Bergevin's second front office move in a week.

Mellanby, a Montreal native, spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues.

The announcement followed the hiring of management veteran Rick Dudley as assistant general manager.

"Scott has an impressive background and a commanding knowledge of the league, having played for 21 seasons in the NHL before holding various management positions over the last four years," Bergevin said in a statement. "Scott is known for his character and his leadership, which made him a great team captain during six seasons with the Florida Panthers and the Atlanta Thrashers.

"He has extensive knowledge of the game, is well respected in the hockey circles and will become an important asset for our organization."

Mellanby played 1,431 NHL games, amassing 364 goals and 476 assists as well as 2,479 penalty minutes. He also played 136 playoff games with 24 goals, 29 assists. He retired after the 2006-07 season.

He worked for the Vancouver Canucks as a special adviser to GM Mike Gilles for a year and as a pro scout for another before moving to St. Louis.

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