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Signed as a free agent by Montreal, January 23, 1919.

Claimed by Montreal from Mtl. Wanderers in Dispersal Draft, January 4, 1918.

A native of Papineau, QC, Louis Berlinquette played his first four games in a [...]

Originally from Guelp, Ontario, Arthur Brooks played both defenseman and [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, February 26, 1921.

Unlike brother Spraque, who enjoyed adding fuel to the fire, Odie Cleghorn [...]

A 5-foot-11, 200-pounder from Penetanguishene, ON, Albert “Bert” Corbeau [...]

The mere presence of Billy Coutu deterred opponents from taking liberties with [...]

A member of the first-ever Canadiens’ squad, Newsy Lalonde was the team’s [...]

The Canadiens’ first captain, coach and general Manager, Jack Laviolette left [...]

Right-winger, Joe Maltais played one game with the National Hockey [...]

Claimed by Montreal from Mtl. Wanderers in Dispersal Draft, January 4, 1918. [...]

One of the first players to ever don a Canadiens jersey, right winger Didier [...]

Traded to Montreal by Hamilton with Harry Mummery and Jack McDonald for Goldie [...]