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Canadiens' lineup shifts spark national debate over francophone roots
The author rails against the Canadiens' diverse mix of players, arguing a past tradition of Quebecois stars has faded. He notes many current players are American, Swedish, Czech, or from other regions, laments the loss of French-Canadian identity, and questions where homegrown talent now comes from.
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Lemaire
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Mats Naslund
Chris Chelios
Guy Carbonneau
Lucien Deblois
Pierre Mondou
Mario Tremblay
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Sam Pollock
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Guy Lafleur
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