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An emblematic icon of the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice Richard’s influence and [...]

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

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

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

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.

Traded to Montreal by Boston for Jimmy Peters and John Quilty, December 16, 1947.

When Dick Irvin took over the reins of the Canadiens in 1940-41, he felt that [...]

Right-handed defenseman, Hugh Currie was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on [...]

Defensive specialist Floyd Curry excelled at keeping the top forwards of his [...]

Traded to Montreal by Cincinnati (AHL) for Paul Masnick, February 13, 1951.

Rights traded to NY Rangers by Montreal (Victoria-WHL) with Dick Gamble for Hy [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, September 27, 1949.

Bill Durnan could play with his stick in either hand, often making the change [...]

The letter from Canadiens GM Cecil Hart delivered to the Fillion household in [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, June 28, 1949.