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Friday Habs Headlines: Michel Therrien’s evolution

Here are your daily headlines, including praise for the head coach, locker room talk from Max Pacioretty, and more

By Veronica Canete@chile_pepper Dec 23, 2016, 6:00am EST

Boston Bruins v Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens news and notes:

Second-year captain Max Pacioretty Q&A with LeBrun: No egos on this team. [TSN.ca]
Michel Therrien has evolved since he left Pittsburgh, according to Darren Dreger. [TSN690]
The Canadiens’ investment in hockey data analysis is starting to pay off. [JdM]
Al Montoya is set to have the start in Columbus tonight, in the first meeting between those two teams since, you know.

Head coach Michel Therrien confirms that Al Montoya will get the start in goal on Friday night in Columbus. #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 23, 2016

Should the Habs consider retiring Markov’s number? [TSN 690]

Around the League and elsewhere:

Jaromir Jagr now has sole possession of second place among the NHL’s all-time scorers, behind only Wayne Gretzy [CBC Sports]
The Arizona trip will be more than just a homecoming for Auston Matthews [National Post]
The Edmonton Oilers could lead the Pacific Division by December 25 [Edmonton Journal]
Ottawa Senators’ Curtis Lazar practices patience; confident points will come [Ottawa Citizen]