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

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

Traded to Los Angeles by Montreal for cash, October 8, 1970.

Traded to Montreal by Oakland with Wally Boyer, Oakland's 1st round choices in [...]

Traded to Detroit by Montreal with Mickey Redmond and Bill Collins for Frank [...]

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

Born in Peterborough, Ontario, left-handed defenseman Paul Curtis was cutting [...]

Traded to Minnesota by Montreal for future considerations (Bill Collins, June [...]

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

Signed as a free agent by Montreal (Cleveland-AHL), September 29, 1967. Loaned [...]

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.

Toronto, Ontario native and right-winger Howard Glover was traded to the [...]

Traded to Los Angeles by Montreal with Larry Mickey and Jack Norris for Leon [...]

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. [...]

Traded to Montreal by Pittsburgh for Jean-Guy Lagace and cash, November 22, [...]

A part of the Canadiens family for over 40 years, Rejean Houle appeared in more [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, March, 1970.

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