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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 [...]

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.

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

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

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 21, 1954.

Claimed by Springfield (AHL) from Montreal (Shawinigan-QHL) in Inter-League [...]

Loaned to Montreal by Toronto (Toronto/OHA-Jr.) to replace Jacques Plante, [...]

Traded to Montreal by Boston for cash, November, 1961.

Defensive specialist Floyd Curry excelled at keeping the top forwards of his [...]

Traded to Montreal by Chicago for cash, September, 1958.

Promoted to Montreal from Hull-Ottawa (EOHL) and replaced Claude Pronovost at [...]

Traded to Chicago by Montreal with Cec Hoekstra, Ab McDonald and Bob Courcy for [...]

One of the most remarkable offensive forces in hockey, Bernard Geoffrion [...]

Talented center Phil Goyette had a remarkable start to his NHL career, winning [...]

Doug Harvey revolutionized the role of defenseman, becoming hockey’s first [...]

Regina native Bill Hicke was a sensation in his first professional campaign. [...]

Despite his small stature, Charlie Hodge shone as Jacques Plante’s [...]