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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.

Claimed by NY Rangers from Montreal in Intra-League Draft, June, 1955.

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

Promoted to Montreal from Montreal Royals (QHL) to replace injured Jacques [...]

Hailing from Siant-Boniface, Manitoba, right-winger Garry Blaine played one [...]

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

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

Team captain for eight seasons, Émile Bouchard dished out solid hits and made [...]

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 Chicago by Montreal for Max Quackenbush, July 3, 1955.

Traded to Pittsburgh (AHL) by Montreal for cash, November 24, 1944.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 14, 1947.