Who is the best Montreal Canadiens player of all time?

Legends from the Original Six era to dynasty builders of the 70s and fan favorites of the modern game — Montreal has produced giants at every position. Who wears the C in your all-time lineup?

1

Jean Beliveau

The elegant centreman and captain who won ten Stanley Cups with Montreal and embodied the dignity and grace the Canadiens organisation represented.

2

Guy Lafleur

The Flower, a supremely gifted right wing who won five Stanley Cups in the 1970s and played with a flair that made him the most electrifying player of his era.

3

Patrick Roy

Saint Patrick, the flamboyant goaltender who backstopped two Canadiens dynasty runs and transformed the position with his butterfly style.

4

Howie Morenz

The Stratford Streak, the first superstar of professional hockey and the player who put the Montreal Canadiens on the map during the 1920s and 1930s.

5

Ken Dryden

The cerebral and towering goaltender who won six Stanley Cups in eight seasons and is widely regarded as the greatest goalie in Canadiens history.

6

Yvan Cournoyer

The Roadrunner, an explosive right wing who was one of the fastest skaters of his generation and won ten Stanley Cups with Montreal.

7

Bernie Geoffrion

Boom Boom, the innovator credited with perfecting the slap shot, who won six Stanley Cups and twice led the NHL in goals for the Canadiens.

8

Saku Koivu

The beloved Finnish captain who overcame non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to return to the ice, becoming one of the most admired leaders in franchise history.