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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Traded to Minnesota by Montreal with Bob Charlebois and Bernard Cote for [...]

Claimed by Cleveland (AHL) (Montreal) from Montreal in Reverse Draft, June 9, [...]

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

Traded to Boston by Montreal (Hull-Ottawa-EPHL) for the loan of Bob Armstrong [...]

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

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

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

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

The toughest of the Rangers and one of the most feared men in the NHL of the [...]

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

Traded to Montreal by Boston for Andre Pronovost, November 27, 1960. Claimed by [...]

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