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Relentless and intense, forward Keith Acton showed off his offensive skills in [...]

One of the best skaters in the league, Ralph Backstrom could easily be deep in [...]

Traded to Colorado by Montreal for Colorado's 3rd round choice (Daniel [...]

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

Though he played a robust game, Pierre Bouchard rarely dropped the gloves; his [...]

Claimed by Montreal from Hartford in Waiver Draft, October 5, 1981.

For more than a decade, no NHLer has even come close toshutting down the [...]

Traded to Detroit by Montreal with Mickey Redmond and Bill Collins for Frank [...]

Traded to Los Angeles by Montreal for Los Angeles' 2nd round choice (Claude [...]

Traded to Montreal by Minnesota to complete transaction that sent Jude Drouin [...]

Traded to Montreal by Minnesota for Gord Labossiere, January 26, 1971.

Claimed by Edmonton from Montreal in Expansion Draft, June 13, 1979.

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

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

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, March 9, 1981

Traded to Montreal by Los Angeles with Dale Hoganson, Noel Price and Doug [...]

Traded to St. Louis by Montreal with Greg Paslawski and Doug Wickenheiser for [...]

Traded to Minnesota by Montreal for future considerations (Bill Collins, June [...]