Habs Headlines: Looking back at better times

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• There may never be another team like the Canadiens of the 1970s. [Montreal Gazette | NHL.com]
• Ken Dryden talks about the future of Habs goaltending. [TSN (Video)]
• Dryden sees something special percolating with the current Canadiens, but Serge Savard is waiting for results. [RDS]
• Despite a slower-than-hoped-for start, there’s no need for the Canadiens to grow impatient. [La Presse]
• Connor Hughes’ Swiss success paid off with a North American pro opportunity. [Montreal Gazette]

Around the league and elsewhere

• The Florida Panthers have signed head coach Paul Maurice to a multi-year extension. [Sportsnet]
• How Utah has become one of the NHL’s best teams. [Sportsnet]
• Artemi Panarin is elevating his game at age 32. [The Athletic]
• The Edmonton Oilers are not panicking despite their uncomfortable place in the standings. [Radio-Canada]
• Five players who have been unexpectedly thrust into impact roles. [The Athletic]
• Is there a major goaltending change looming for the Philadelphia Flyers? [Daily Faceoff]
• The worst goalie contracts in the NHL. [The Athletic]
• What are the NHL’s Top 10 front offices? [The Athletic]
• Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Erik Gudbranson has shoulder surgery and will miss a considerable amount of time. [TSN]
• Hockey Canada is hoping that the number of girls and women playing hockey will hit 170,000 by 2030. [Radio-Canada]