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

A year filled with changes and success, the 1955-56 season features a new hand [...]

The Canadiens enter the 1965-66 season as Stanley Cup Champions and get their [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, September 20, 1964. Claimed by Minnesota [...]

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

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

Guy Carbonneau was officially named the 28th head coach in Canadiens history on [...]

To this day, Chris Chelios remains the Canadiens’ most recent Norris Trophy [...]

An energetic and hard-hitting power forward, Shayne Corson’s bone-rattling [...]

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

No one can forget Ken Dryden’s legendary pose, with his chin resting on his [...]

A pillar on the Canadiens’ blue line, Rick Green spent seven seasons in [...]

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

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

Sporting his trademark peaked cap, Aurèle Joliat terrorized opposing defenders [...]

Saku Koivu now plays for the Anaheim Ducks.

Mike Komisarek signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the 1st of [...]

Traded to Montreal by NY Rangers for Jozef Balej and Montreal's 2nd round [...]

Nicknamed “The Blond Demon”, Guy Lafleur’s incredible rushes and lethal [...]

One of the best offensive blueliners in team history, Guy Lapointe holds the [...]