Habs Headlines: Looking back at better times

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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]