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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, September 20, 1964. Claimed by Minnesota [...]

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

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

Blessed with exceptional speed and a lethal wrist shot, Yvan Cournoyer was one [...]

Dick Duff became an instant fan favorite upon his arrival in Montreal and a key [...]

John Ferguson was one of the most feared players in the league, a title he [...]

Traded to Montreal by Cleveland (AHL) for cash, October, 1969.

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

Traded to Montreal by Chicago with Glen Skov, the rights to Danny Lewicki, [...]

Traded to Montreal by NY Rangers for Albert Langlois, June 13, 1961.

One of the sturdiest defensemen of his time, Terry Harper specialized in the [...]

Winnipeg native Ted Harris’ path to the NHL was neither short nor simple. [...]

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

Traded to Montreal by Chicago for Al MacNeil, May 30, 1962. Traded to Montreal [...]

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

A reliable and sturdy defenseman, Jacques Laperrière spent his entire career [...]

Forward Claude Larose, whose long sideburns made him easy to spot on the ice, [...]

Claimed by Pittsburgh from Montreal in Expansion Draft, June 6, 1967.