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A right-winger hailing from Colbalt, Ontario, Max Bennett signed with the [...]

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

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, December 18, 1935.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 11, 1935.

Defenseman Walter Buswell was as steady and reliable as they come, missing just [...]

Traded to Montreal by Cleveland (IHL) for $2,500, October 21, 1935.

In an era when the Canadiens struggled for on-ice success, Wilf Cude proved to [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 22, 1935.

Standing 5-foot-7 and tipping the scales at 160 pounds, Polly Drouin was far [...]

Claimed by Montreal from St. Louis in Dispersal Draft, October 15, 1935.

Smart, fast and unpredictable, Johnny Gagnon didn’t earn the nickname [...]

Traded to Montreal by Chicago with Roger Jenkins and Lionel Conacher for Howie [...]

A native of Trois-Rivières, QC, Cliff “Red” Goupille wore a Canadiens [...]

Traded to Montreal by Boston for Jack Riley, September 30, 1935.

Sporting his trademark peaked cap, Aurèle Joliat terrorized opposing defenders [...]

Tough and strong despite his 5-foot-8 frame, forward Wildor Larochelle appeared [...]

Pit Lépine was an important part of the Canadiens’ two Cup triumphs in the 1920s.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 24, 1935.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 30, 1928. Traded to Montreal by [...]