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When Toe Blake assumed the reins of the Canadiens as head coach in 1955-56, he [...]

When he was named head coach of the Canadiens in 1940-41, Dick Irvin Sr. was [...]

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

Traded to Detroit by Montreal with ClaudeLaforge and Bud MacPherson for cash, [...]

Boston's practice goaltender loaned to Montreal to replace injured Jacques [...]

Traded to Montreal by Chicago for Paul Bibeault with both teams holding right [...]

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

Traded to Chicago by Montreal for cash, June 9, 1959.

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

Claimed by NY Rangers from Montreal in Intra-League Draft, June, 1955.

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

A pivotal figure with the Trail Smoke Eaters World Championship squad a year [...]

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

Promoted to Montreal from Montreal Royals (QHL) to replace injured Jacques [...]

Hailing from Siant-Boniface, Manitoba, right-winger Garry Blaine played one [...]

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

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 [...]