Jacques Martin helped build the Senators. Now he's calling it a career

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeOttawa SenatorsSportsHockeyNHLSenators Extra Jacques Martin helped build the Senators. Now he's calling it a career The former Ottawa Senators head coach said he is no longer with the organization and is hanging up his skates at age of 73. Author of the article: By Bruce Garrioch Published Sep 21, 2026 3 minute read Join the conversation With oversized images from his coaching days in the background, former Ottawa Senators head coach Jacques Martin addresses the media earlier this year. PHOTO BY BRUCE GARRIOCH /POSTMEDIA Article content Jacques Martin is quietly skating off into the sunset. Article content The winningest coach in the history of the Ottawa Senators told Montreal-based radio station 98.5 FM in French on Friday night that he’s no longer with the organization and is hanging up his skates. Article content Article content “It’s time to retire,” Martin told host Mario Langlois during a 70-minute appearance on his popular show Les Amateurs des Sports. Article content Article content A club spokesperson confirmed on Sunday that Martin, 73, will no longer work in his role in hockey operations with the Senators, but the plan is to have him involved with the organization’s initiatives in the community. Article content Sports Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Pressed by Langlois on whether he was announcing his retirement, Martin responded: “We’ll see.” Article content If this is indeed the end for Martin in the National Hockey League, it’s the end of an era for the native of nearby St. Pascal. Article content You have to hope that someday Martin, who will be 74 next month, gets into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category because he has touched a lot of lives along the way. Article content Martin’s illustrious coaching career Article content He started his coaching career in the Ontario Hockey League as Roger Neilson’s assistant for two seasons with the Peterborough Petes and won a Memorial Cup with the Guelph Platers in 1986 in his first stint as a head coach. Article content Martin took over as the head coach of the St. Louis Blues in 1986 and spent two seasons under the late legendary GM Ron “The Prof” Caron. Article content From…