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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 [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, January 2, 1922.

One of four hockey-playing brothers who made it to the NHL in the league’s [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, January 25, 1924.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, December 21, 1923.

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

Notoriously impulsive, Sprague Cleghorn was despised by opponents but truly [...]

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

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

Right-winger and Norwood, Ontario native Fred Doherty signed with the Montreal [...]

A rugged right-handed defenseman, "Bad Joe" Hall earned his nickname from his [...]

Sporting his trademark peaked cap, Aurèle Joliat terrorized opposing defenders [...]

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 [...]

The seventh captain in team history, Sylvio Mantha and his physical game were [...]

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

Drawing crowds and dazzling fans across the NHL, Howie Morenz was the first [...]