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Like how everyone has a favourite game, every fan has a favourite player. They run the gamut, especially with a history as storied as the Montreal Canadiens, but one name that will always come up, especially with the older fans, is Guy Lafleur.
Le Demon Blond is easily one of the greatest hockey players to have ever lived, let alone just on the Montreal Canadiens. His flowing blonde hair was a beautiful trademark as he sped up and down the ice, with silky smooth hands and an equally deadly finish, Lafleur was the peak.
On a team that includes Jean Beliveau, Henri and Maurice Richard, Guy Lafleur leads them all in career points and assists, and sits just below The Rocket for the most goals. But what's funny is if you look at the most points in a single season.
Player | Season | Points |
|---|---|---|
Guy Lafleur | 1976-77 | 136 |
Guy Lafleur | 1977-78 | 132 |
Guy Lafleur | 1978-79 | 129 |
Guy Lafleur | 1975-76 | 125 |
Guy Lafleur | 1979-80 | 125 |
Guy Lafleur | 1974-75 | 119 |
Peter Mahovlich | 1974-75 | 117 |
Mats Naslund | 1985-86 | 110 |
Steve Shutt | 1976-77 | 105 |
Peter Mahovlich | 1975-76 | 105 |
Yup, that's right. In just pure numbers, Guy Lafleur has the 6 best seasons in Montreal Canadiens history. There hasn't been many other players that have had his offensive skills and electricity since he retired in the entire league, let alone as a member of the Canadiens.
But, unfortunately, his hey-day was in the late 70s, and time stops for no man, and no one lives forever. So sadly, Guy Damien Lafleur passed away on April 22nd, 2022 at just the age of 70.