 A combination of the losses and his continuing health issues relating to his throat (doctors ordered him to stay away from hockey rinks to help his throat) led Gerard to resign as coach of the team on December 11, 1934, with Boucher returning to replace him.Throughout his career Gerard was seen as one of the most important players on the Senators, and as a key figure in their three Stanley Cup wins.Although he started his time with the Senators as a forward, where he was expected to contribute goals, he transitioned to defence by his fourth season with the team.