The Montreal Canadiens and the NHL lost one of the sport's most beloved players on Friday, as longtime Habs right winger and Hall of Famer Guy LaFleur, who secured five Stanley Cups in his illustrious career, passed away at the age of 70 on Friday. Canadiens owner Geoff Molson released a statement following LaFleur's passing, via ESPN.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Guy Lafleur,” Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said in a statement. “All members of the Canadiens organization are devastated by his passing. Guy Lafleur had an exceptional career and always remained simple, accessible, and close to the Habs and hockey fans in Quebec, Canada and around the world. Throughout his career, he allowed us to experience great moments of collective pride. He was one of the greatest players in our organization while becoming an extraordinary ambassador for our sport.”
Clearly, the Canadiens and their fans will miss LaFleur, who was not only an accomplished player but also an exceptional ambassador for the NHL.
LaFleur, aka the Blond Demon and The Flower, won five Stanley Cups with the Canadiens while becoming the first player in NHL history to have six straight seasons with 50-plus goals and 100-plus points.
A two-time league MVP, LaFleur was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. The NHL lost one of its most important figures in Guy LaFleur.
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