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

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 [...]

Nicknamed “L’ours de Joliette,” Marcel Bonin was one of the most [...]

One of the most remarkable offensive forces in hockey, Bernard Geoffrion [...]

Talented center Phil Goyette had a remarkable start to his NHL career, winning [...]

Doug Harvey revolutionized the role of defenseman, becoming hockey’s first [...]

Regina native Bill Hicke was a sensation in his first professional campaign. [...]

Despite his small stature, Charlie Hodge shone as Jacques Plante’s [...]

Traded to Chicago by Montreal with Reggie Fleming, Ab McDonald and Bob Courcy [...]

A key cog in the Habs’ dynasty of the 1950s, Tom Johnson shone on the [...]

A rugged, no-nonsense defenseman who played almost 500 regular season NHL [...]

Born and raised in Verdun, a streetcar ride away from the Montreal Forum, young [...]

Known almost universally by the nickname, “Ab”, an acronym for his given [...]

An energetic and tireless left-winger, Dickie Moore held the record for points [...]

The player with the most wins in franchise history, Jacques Plante [...]

Like countless junior scoring sensations before him, André Pronovost radically [...]

Claude Provost, who played 15 seasons in Montreal, is one of only five players [...]

With 11 Stanley Cup rings to his credit, Henri Richard has won more [...]

A rugged blue-liner who would often jump in the offensive rush, Jean-Guy Talbot [...]