Guy Lafleur Archives

Senators Can Learn From History at the Top of the Draft

Dayton Reimer | June 9, 2020

As the old adage goes, the more selections you make at the draft, the better the results. It’s the reason we see struggling franchises sell their top players for as…

Canadiens With 100-Point Seasons

Josh Bell | February 11, 2020

With a history as old as the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens have had some of the best players to ever play the game on their team. As an Original Six…

Montreal Canadiens Legend Guy Lafleur Has Heart Surgery

The Canadian Press | September 26, 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…

Rangers History: Who Wore #10 Before Panarin?

Jimmy Maxson | August 31, 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…

Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Goal Celebrations

Ari Grief | October 5, 2017

This article was originally published in July, 2013. The Montreal Canadiens have scored a lot of goals in its 100+ years. Puckloads — over 20,000 to be precise. Which also…

When the Canadiens’ Dynasty Ended for Good

THW Archives | February 9, 2017

When sports historians speak in terms of true dynasties (that is, success that lasts for a few generations, as opposed to a few years), three franchises come to mind: the Yankees in baseball, the Celtics in basketball and the Montreal Canadiens in hockey.

Guy Lafleur Reignites Montreal Canadiens Language Debate

Ryan Szporer | June 11, 2016

Whereas many chose to cling to Guy Lafleur’s potentially tongue-in-cheek comments about players’ playoff beards from a few days ago, in Montreal (where no one is wearing one) people took…

Six Degrees of Separation: The Generational Edition

Ross Bonander | June 11, 2015

They are called generational talents because they only come along once in a generation. First was Jean Béliveau. Then Guy Lafleur. Wayne Gretzky was next, followed by Mario Lemieux, Eric Lindros…

Brendan Gallagher Shouldn’t Be Montreal Canadiens Captain

Ryan Szporer | May 29, 2015

Every team needs at least one Brendan Gallagher. They just don’t need him to be captain. Especially not the Montreal Canadiens. What Guy Lafleur Actually Said Clearly, the only…

Right Guy – Wrong Jersey

Bill Schoeninger | January 7, 2015

In today’s NHL, it’s extremely rare for one player to spend his entire career with one team. Trades, free agency, and the salary cap force players to move around to…

Q & A With Brad Lukowich and Craig Button on Mike Modano

Ed Sarno | November 23, 2014

http://youtu.be/4X0o9pY68ek The Dallas Stars honored Hall of Famer Mike Modano last night at the American Airlines Center. The ceremony recognized Mike for his recent induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. His NHL career started in 1988 when the Minnesota North Stars…

Ken Dryden’s ‘The Game’, 30th Anniversary Edition

Ross Bonander | November 25, 2013

The Game: 30th Anniversary Edition, by Ken Dryden. (2013, Chicago: Triumph Books. Trade Paper. Pp. 320. $19.95. ISBN: 9781600789618) If you pick up the 30th anniversary edition of Ken Dryden’s…