Canadiens alumni Beliveau turns 80

[germany00]

There never was and never will be another hockey player like Jean Beliveau, who turned 80 years old on Wednesday. The three-plus decades since his retirement have proven that.

Beliveau played on 10 Stanley-Cup winning teams with the Montreal Canadiens and captained five of them. He was the greatest captain of the most successful franchise in the sport's history. At the time of his retirement after the 1970-71 season, Beliveau was the Canadiens' all-time leading scorer and the NHL's all-time leading Stanley Cup Playoff scorer.

He was the winner of the first Conn Smythe Trophy in 1965 and concluded his career with a Stanley Cup in 1971 when he had 22 points in 20 playoff games at age 40. He was twice named the winner of the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player. He led the League in scoring in 1955-56 and was runner-up three times, including once to his linemate, Bernie Geoffrion. He led the NHL in goals twice and assists twice.

 

[Mr.Baller]

One of the best players to put the Habs uniform ! Respect to Mr.Beliveau !

 

[germany00]

Ya man, he's a legendary