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The best trade deadline deal: Julien for Therrien

What was old is new again. Claude Julien is back behind the bench, and the Montreal Canadiens have cut ties with Michel Therrien. The now former head coach leaves the Habs as the fourth winningest coach in franchise history, though his legacy might not paint him in such a positive light.

Claude Julien, at first glance, will be less controversial, more respected, and likely more successful. This personnel change is far more important than any transactions that can happen between now and the trade deadline.

As the bye week began, the EOTP crew prepared to generate a lot of trade deadline content (stay tuned, there are still lots coming!