Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canadiens sign Therrien to four-year contract extension

MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens signed head coach Michel Therrien to a four-year contract extension on Saturday.

Therrien has coached the Canadiens for the past two seasons, compiling a 75-42-13 record and leading Montreal to the playoffs in both years.

He also coached the Canadiens for parts of the 2000-2003 seasons, and was 77-77-22-14 over that span.

Montreal was eliminated by the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final this season.

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