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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 [...]

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

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.

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

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

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

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

A key cog in the Habs’ dynasty of the 1950s, Tom Johnson shone on the [...]

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 Montreal from Toronto (Rochester-AHL) in Inter-League Draft, June [...]

Born and raised in Verdun, a streetcar ride away from the Montreal Forum, young [...]

Traded to Montreal by Springfield (AHL) for Bob McCammon, Andre Tardiff and [...]

An energetic and tireless left-winger, Dickie Moore held the record for points [...]

The player with the most wins in franchise history, Jacques Plante [...]

Claude Provost, who played 15 seasons in Montreal, is one of only five players [...]

With 11 Stanley Cup rings to his credit, Henri Richard has won more [...]

As comfortable feeding his teammates as he was making a big play, Bobby [...]