Posts About "Guy Lafleur"
Montreal Canadiens' Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
October 13th, 2020 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 111 years of existence helped the franchise reach its status. Those Cups are thanks to the efforts of the star players including the 51 Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) inductees who have worn “le...
Canadiens News & Rumours: Toffoli, NHL Draft, Anderson & More
October 12th, 2020 Its been a busy week in the NHL with the draft happening, then the free-agent (FA) window opening three days later. Everyone was refreshing their phones all weekend for news. During the FA frenzy, the Montreal Canadiens seemed like they were in on everyone, but did they make a splash? Habs Sign Tyler Toffoli The Canadiens added...
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers
September 24th, 2020 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...
Canadiens News & Rumours: Edmundson, Caufield, Lafleur and More
September 21st, 2020 This week's news and rumors feature the signing of recently acquired defensemen Joel Edmundson, prospect Cole Caufield could be headed to Europe, and Guy Lafleur celebrates his birthday. Canadiens Sign Edmundson Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin turned some heads last week when he traded a fifth-round draft pick for...
One for the Ages: Guy Lafleur’s 1989-90 NHL Season
September 20th, 2020 Guy Lafleur was 38 years old when he signed as a free agent with the Quebec Nordiques on Jul. 14, 1989. The man affectionately known as "The Flower" was already a Hockey Hall of Famer before he ever donned the blue and white fleur-de-lis, having been inducted the year prior. In retrospect, the 1989-90 Nordiques were an oddity of...
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters
September 20th, 2020 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...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20
September 20th, 2020 There have been some unique moments in National Hockey League history that have occurred on this date. Two heated rivals in California closed out an old barn with a crazy preseason game while another franchise made their league debut. Plus, an all-time great was born in Quebec. Feisty Finale at the Forum Due to the Staples Center...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17
September 17th, 2020 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut. Plus, one of the best goal scorers to ever lace up a pair of skates is celebrating another trip around the sun. Sabres Make League Debut The Buffalo Sabres took to...
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens' Early Success
September 5th, 2020 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...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19
August 19th, 2020 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchises. Through the decades, we have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new teams, even one returning to the game after his induction. Lafleur Makes His Comeback Guy Lafleur retired in 1985 after scoring 1,246 points in 961...
Last Canadien to Win Each NHL Award
July 14th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens are the most decorated team in the NHL. Beyond the record-setting 24 Stanley Cups, players and coaches have won over 100 individual awards, including 17 Hart Trophies and 36 Vezina Trophies. Related: Last Red Wings to Win Each NHL Award With the NHL set to announce its award finalists for the 2019-20 regular...
Today in Hockey History: July 14
July 14th, 2020 July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers get hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also, some future head coaches and executives were on the move during the playing days and a Hall of Fame goalie gets a new home. New General Managers Named On July 14, 1986, the New York Rangers named Phil Esposito as their...
Canadiens’ 70s Stars Landed in Strange 80s Uniforms
June 25th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens won four straight Stanley Cups from 1976 to 1979, establishing themselves as one of the greatest teams of all-time. Although the dynasty ended with their elimination in the 1980 Playoffs, that defeat didn’t mark the end of the road for many of their top stars. Many of them moved on to new teams in the ensuing...
