Posts About "Guy Lafleur"
Canadiens' Retired Jerseys - the Story of a Famed Franchise
November 2nd, 2019 The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey numbers out of circulation (three players shared the same number). The Canadiens have the most retired numbers of any NHL team. Sixteen of these 18...
Montreal Canadiens Legend Guy Lafleur Has Heart Surgery
September 26th, 2019 Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur underwent heart surgery on Thursday, the NHL club has confirmed. The 68-year-old native of Thurso, Que., played in 1,126 career NHL games from 1971 to 1991, registering 1,353 points (560 goals and 793 assists). Laf...
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers
September 24th, 2019 The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons became longer, stick blades curved and offense increased, fifty-goal seasons became more frequent. By 1980, it had been reached 24 times in...
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens' Early Success
September 5th, 2019 For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer. In this great article, originally published May 12, 2010, former THW contributor Mike Moore lays out why all those claims of an unfair advantage...
Rangers History: Who Wore #10 Before Panarin?
August 31st, 2019 Shortly after signing his seven-year, $81.5 million contract, Artemi Panarin took to social media to ask fans to aid his decision on what number the Russian winger will don next season. #10 was victorious. Throughout history, a number of former Rangers have taken the Madison Square Garden ice with "10" stitched on the back of their...
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters
January 10th, 2019 Guy Lafleur's 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the New York Rangers and two with the Quebec Nordiques. He's known as one of the greatest right wingers ever to play the game and one of the most exciting offensive...
