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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 [...]

Bob Berry played two games with the Canadiens in 1968-69, recording no points. [...]

Right-winger and Dolbeau, Quebec native, Alain Caron, was traded to the [...]

Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Guy Charron made his NHL debut with the [...]

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

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

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

Originally from Sault St. Marie, Ontario, goaltender Tony Esposito joined the [...]

John Ferguson was one of the most feared players in the league, a title he [...]

A Montreal native, Gauthier played 166 games in his NHL career, from 1961 to [...]

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

Hailing from Malartic, Quebec, right-winger Lucien Grenier played 25 games as a [...]

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. [...]

Hailing from Kirkland Lake, Ontario, defenseman Larry Hillman was already a [...]

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

Hailing from Regina, Saskatchewan, center Francis Huck was a member of the [...]

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