MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens wasted no time locking up the head coach who has led them to the Eastern Conference final. Comprar Nike Classic Cortez SP Nylon Gris/Blanco . Montreal re-signed Michel Therrien to a four-year contract extension Saturday, two weeks after the Canadiens were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. "It really shows the stability that (general manager) Marc Bergevin and (owner) Geoff Molson want to establish with the Canadiens," said Therrien on a conference call. "Weve progressed a lot over the past two years and we want to continue to progress. Its a sign of confidence." Therrien, who has coached the Canadiens for the past two seasons, has one year remaining on his contract before the extension kicks in. The 50-year-old led Montreal to the playoffs twice in the last two years, falling to the Ottawa Senators in five games in the first round of the 2012-13 post-season and following that with a six-game East final loss to the New York Rangers this year. Therrien said his team still needs to learn how to be a successful playoff team, and referred to the Chicago Blackhawks and Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings as examples. "We have a good group of young veterans. I really like the chemistry at the core of our team. The players have really bought into the team concept," said Therrien, who offered little on pending free agents Andrei Markov and captain Brian Gionta. "Im really satisfied with the progress we did the last two years. Regarding if theres going to be any changes for the next year, thats the business of the game. And I know one thing for sure, Marc Bergevin is working really hard to improve our hockey team." Therriens new contract wasnt a surprise. Bergevin had previously confirmed that Therrien would be back behind Montreals bench. Therrien coached the Canadiens for parts of the 2000-03 seasons, and was 77-77-22-14 over that span. He was 75-42-13 over the past two years. Prior to his second stint with Montreal, Therrien coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for parts of four seasons, making it to the Stanley Cup final in 2008 before losing to the Detroit Red Wings in six games. Hes hopeful the Canadiens take another step forward next season. "Were constantly adjusting," he said. "We do it from one month to the next, and from one year to the next. Its so important to adjust and make sure youre getting the message across." Nike Tanjun Mujer Gris . TSNs Farhan Lalji reports the Edmonton Eskimos non-import DT has a workout scheduled with an NFL team next week and isnt expected to sign a deal with any team until then. Nike Air Presto Baratas . At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014. http://www.siyaguna.com/nike-shox-nz.html . -- Jerome Williams glanced at Philadelphias schedule and realized he would be facing the Oakland Athletics yet again, with another new team.PHILADELPHIA - After Mark Sanchez completed a 52-yard pass to Jeremy Maclin on his first play in with the Philadelphia Eagles, lineman Jason Peters went over to congratulate his quarterback and was surprised not to be high-fiving Nick Foles.Yes, the similarities between Sanchez and Foles are such that even teammates cant tell whos playing.Sanchez, the former face of the New York Jets, will make his first start in 23 months when the Eagles (6-2) host the Carolina Panthers (3-5-1) on Monday night.Dont expect Chip Kelly to change his offence because he has a new quarterback. Sanchez stepped right in when Foles broke his clavicle last week, and led the Eagles to a win at Houston.We didnt change anything, Kelly said. I think he can run everything. The first play he was in there, we threw a 50-yard pass to Maclin. I think he truly understands what were trying to get accomplished here and he was great in terms of assisting Nick in all these games, and when it was his chance to go into the game and play, he did an outstanding job with it.Sanchez has a chance to revive his career after things went downhill in New York following consecutive appearances in the AFC championship game his first two seasons. Hes adjusted nicely to Kellys offence.Ive always enjoyed no-huddle tempo and I think some of my best play in New York was that format, Sanchez said.Panthers quarterback Cam Newton isnt doing quite as well.Newton has struggled during the teams three-game losing streak, completing less than 50 per cent of his passes for 527 yards with three interceptions and one touchdown. It hasnt helped that rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin has dropped passes in the end zone in consecutive games.Newton has also been sacked 10 times during the three-game span while playing behind a makeshift offensive line. If theres a bit of good news for Carolina, its that left tackle Byron Bell and left guard Amini Silatolu are expected back Monday night.This is a team game and we cant put it on the quarterback and say it is all about the quarterback, Carolina coach Ron Rivera said.Here are some other things to watch for Monday night:SHADY TIME: LeSean McCoy has rushed for 100 yards in two of the last three games and the 2013 NFL rushing champion should expect to find some open lanes against Carolina. The Panthers are 26th against the run, allowing 131.9 yards per game. Theyve allowed seven of nine opponents to rush for 100 yards or more and surrendered 11 TDs oon the ground. Hombre COMME des GARÇONS Nike Vapormax Blanco+Claro Azul. The Eagles featured a three-headed rushing attack last week at Houston: McCoy had 117 yards; Chris Polk had 50; Darren Sproles had 17.FINDING OLSEN: Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has four catches in the last two games after averaging six per game the first seven weeks. Part of the reason for his decreased production is hes staying in and helping with pass protection rather than running routes. Olsen could see plenty of targets this week going against a defence thats missing middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans.O-LINE SHUFFLE: Evan Mathis, a 2013 All-Pro, returns for the Eagles at left guard, but right guard Todd Herremans is out for the season with a torn left biceps. A dominant offensive line helped Philadelphia lead the NFL in rushing last year and the same five guys started all 17 games, including playoffs. They werent together for one game this season. Right tackle Lane Johnson was suspended four games to start the year. Mathis injured his knee in Week 1. Center Jason Kelce missed four games. Now, Herremans is gone. Only left tackle Jason Peters has started every game.SECONDARY CONCERNS: The Panthers have allowed 17 TD passes this season, which is as many as they surrendered all of last season. Carolina lost starting cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and safety Mike Mitchell in free agency, and the revamped secondary has struggled without them. Cornerback Melvin White was benched earlier this season for Josh Norman, and Antoine Cason was benched for White in Carolinas loss to New Orleans on Oct. 30. Last month, the team released veteran nickel back Charles Godfrey as part of the ever-changing secondary. Safeties Roman Harper and Thomas DeCoud, two low-budget free agent signings, have struggled.COMING HOME: The Panthers have plenty of Philly connections. Rivera spent five seasons as linebackers coach with the Eagles from 1999-2003. Defensive co-ordinator Sean McDermott was on Philadelphias staff from 1998-2010, including the last two years as defensive co-ordinator. McDermott replaced Jim Johnson when he passed away in July 2009. Wide receiver Jason Avant spent his first eight seasons with the Eagles. He played in the fifth-most games (116) for an Eagles wideout before he was released in March.___AP Sports Writer Steve Reed in Charlotte contributed to this report___AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Rob Maaddi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_RobMaaddi ' ' '