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An emblematic icon of the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice Richard’s influence and [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, January 23, 1919.

One of the best skaters in the league, Ralph Backstrom could easily be deep in [...]

Traded to Montreal by NY Rangers with Gump Worsley, Leon Rochefort and Len [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 3, 1990.

Jean Beliveau proudly wore the “C” for 10 seasons, the longest tenure in [...]

Claimed by Montreal from Mtl. Wanderers in Dispersal Draft, January 4, 1918.

An exciting player who enjoyed the physical game, Brian Bellows made good use [...]

Better known for his legendary college coaching career at the University of [...]

A native of Papineau, QC, Louis Berlinquette played his first four games in a [...]

With Toe Blake leading the way, “The Punch Line” made sports history as the [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, February 8, 1985.

Nicknamed “L’ours de Joliette,” Marcel Bonin was one of the most [...]

Team captain for eight seasons, Émile Bouchard dished out solid hits and made [...]

Though he played a robust game, Pierre Bouchard rarely dropped the gloves; his [...]

One of four hockey-playing brothers who made it to the NHL in the league’s [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, January 25, 1924.