In 2013, he moved to the Montreal Canadiens in a similar capacity  and eventually became the director of amateur scouting. After 7 years in Montreal, Churla left to join the Florida Panthers as their director of amateur scouting.
In 2013, he transferred to the Montreal Canadiens in a similar role and eventually became the director of amateur scouting. After seven years in Montreal, Churla departed to join the Florida Panthers as their director of amateur scouting.