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FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers assistant Michel Therrien, left, and head coach Alain Vigneault stand behind their bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. Of 31 teams, 20 have a former NHL head coach as an assistant and six have more than one. Concerns about having too many cooks in the kitchen are blown away by the benefits of experience for how to deal with players, handle game situations and scout opponents. When Kevin Hayes got off to a slow start with the Philadelphia Flyers, coach Alain Vigneault didn’t need to go talk to him. Assistants Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien took care of that. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Help not available: NHL staffs brimming with ex-head coaches

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher speaks during news conference in Ottawa. The Senators have fired coach Guy Boucher and named Marc Crawford as the interim replacement. General manager Pierre Dorion announced the abrupt firing Friday, March 1, 2019. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

NHL in-season coaching changes in salary-cap era

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol watches from the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, in Philadelphia. The Flyers fired head coach Dave Hakstol Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

NHL in-season coaching changes in salary-cap era

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, Mike Yeo listens to a question during a news conference after being named the new head coach of the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis. Early Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the team has fired Yeo and named Craig Berube as his interim replacement. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

NHL in-season coaching changes in salary-cap era

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2016 file photo, Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien speaks at a news conference at TD Garden after the Bruins failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year. The Montreal Canadiens have fired coach Michel Therrien and hired Claude Julien to replace him. Montreal general manager Marc Bervegin made the announcement Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 two days into his team’s bye week. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)

Julien hopes to ‘create some pride’ in struggling Canadiens

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Montreal Canadiens coach Michel Therrien watches from the behind the bench during the closing moments of the team's NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens fire Michel Therrien, hire Claude Julien as coach

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Injured Montreal G Price skates in full equipment

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In this May 22, 2014 file photo, New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) lies on the ice after taking a hit from Montreal Canadiens forward Brandon Prust during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals in New York. Stepan has a broken jaw and is undergoing surgery. Rangers coach Alain Vigneault made the surprising announcement Friday, May 23, 2014, on the first of two off days in the series New York leads 2-1. Prust wasn't penalized in the first period of Montreal's 3-2 overtime win Thursday night, but he faces an NHL hearing Friday and a possible suspension. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Rangers, Canadiens fight fiercely on and off ice

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens coach Michel Therrien speaks during a news conference after NHL hockey practice Saturday May 24, 2014 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)

Rangers vs Canadiens turns nasty as Game 4 awaits

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In this photo taken May 17, 2014, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) lies on the ice after being run into by New York Rangers' Chris Kreider during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference final Stanley Cup playoff series in Montreal. Price's status for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final is still unclear. Price briefly tested his right knee Sunday before the Canadiens' optional practice. Coach Michel Therrien said the team will know more Monday before they host the New York Rangers trailing 1-0 in the series. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

Canadiens goalie Carey Price out for series

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Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) watches from the bench during the third period in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Montreal on Saturday, May 17, 2014. The Rangers won 7-2. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

Health of Canadiens goalie Price still uncertain

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Canadiens face long wait for next playoff series

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Montreal Canadiens left winger Max Pacioretty, left, battles for the puck with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, center, of Germany, while Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth, right, of Sweden, watches the incoming shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday March 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Tokarski stops 29 in Habs’ 2-0 win over Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Daniel Briere (48) is greeted by teammates on the bench after scoring in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Canadiens top Penguins 6-5 in shootout

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Andrej Sekera takes out Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher from in front of goalie Anton Khudobin during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Montreal. Montreal won 3-0. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Price gets 3rd shoutout, Canadiens beat Hurricanes

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, celebrates with teammates Martin Erat, center, and Joel Ward after Ovechkin scored against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)

Caps end 7-game skid with 5-0 win over Canadiens

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Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza skates past Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher (11), Andrei Markov (79) and Max Pacioretty (67) as they congratulate David Desharnais on his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Ottawa, Ontario. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

Canadiens slip past Senators 5-4 in OT

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Canadiens hire Michel Therrien as coach again

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Canadiens hire Therrien as head coach again

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