Gerard Gallant Steps Down as Shanghai Dragons Head Coach for Health Reasons

The club said assistant Mike Kelly will serve as acting head coach.

Overview

Shanghai officially announced Gallant’s departure due to health issues in a post on the team’s Telegram channel.
Assistant coach Mike Kelly has been appointed to lead the team on an interim basis.
Gallant had not been behind the bench since December 30 and missed the club’s last five games.
Earlier reports indicated he has cardiac problems and is expected to return to Canada to continue recovering.
After 43 games the Dragons sit ninth in the KHL’s Western Conference with 43 points, six points outside a playoff spot.