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

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 Pittsburgh (AHL) by Montreal for cash, November 24, 1944.

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

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 [...]

Ray Getliffe coined one of the most famous nicknames in hockey history – [...]

Combining physicality with finesse, Glen Harmon won two Stanley Cups while [...]

Slight, swift and skilled, Gerry Heffernan spent two complete seasons with the [...]

One-third of the famous “Punch Line”, Elmer Lach, an exceptional playmaker, [...]

A well-travelled player before breaking into the NHL in 1941-42, Leo Lamoureaux [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 28, 1943.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, October 24, 1945. Returned to Montreal by [...]

A masterful playmaker with exceptional finish, Buddy O’Connor averaged almost [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, February 2, 1942.