OTTAWA | Thoughts for Guy Lafleur and his family continued to flow the day following the announcement of his death. As much on the side of the Senators as on that of the Canadiens, the death of the blond Demon brought back several memories to the surface.
MARTIN ST-LOUIS
“I don’t know regarding the players, but I spent the evening watching Guy Lafleur highlights. I feel it, my coaching staff feels it and the whole province feels it. It’s going to be an emotional night, tonight and tomorrow. Guy deserves to be thought of and to have feelings for him. »
DAVID SAVARD
“He is someone who has remained in the public image and who has continued to help in the community. He was a great hockey player, but also a great person. It’s a big loss for us. »
March 30, 1991 – Ovation for Guy Lafleur during his last game at the Forum in a Nordiques uniform. Archives / Le Journal de Montreal
Guy Lafleur during his years with Le Canadien Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images
Guy Lafleur André Toto Gingras THE MONTREAL JOURNAL/QMI AGENCY
The Canadian Hockey Club presents the recipients of the Guy-Lafleur Excellence and Merit Awards for 2017-2018 CHANTAL POIRIER / LE JOURNAL DE MONTREAL
Guy Lafleur during the last game of his farewell tour at the Bell Center on Sunday December 5, 2010. Sébastien St-Jean / 24Heures / QMI Agency
September 11, 1971 – On the eve of his first training camp with the Montreal Canadiens, for the first time Guy Lafleur took the opportunity to skate on the Forum ice rink. In the photo he is with Jean Béliveau. Archives / Le Journal de Montreal
Autographed photo of Guy Lafleur in his Quebec Remparts uniform Courtesy
Guy Lafleur as part of the evening for the retirement of Guy Lafleur’s number 4 at the Slush Puppie Center in Gatineau on Wednesday September 29, 2021 MARTIN CHEVALIER / LE JOURNAL DE MONTREAL
Guy Lafleur and his banner as part of the evening for the retirement of Guy Lafleur’s number 4 at the Slush Puppie Center in Gatineau on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 MARTIN CHEVALIER / LE JOURNAL DE MONTREAL
Guy Lafleur’s last game with the Quebec Nordiques, in Montreal on March 30, 1991 Archives / Le Journal de Montreal
Sculpture by Guy Lafleur in bronze Archives / Le Journal de Montreal
Guy Lafleur, Pee-Wee Quebec Pee-Wee Tournament Collection, Modern Photo Fund
Guy Lafleur, Pee-Wee Quebec Pee-Wee Tournament Collection, Modern Photo Fund
Guy Lafleur and the Art Ross, Conn Smythe and Lester B. Pearson trophies, Montreal Forum, 1976 Denis Brodeur / NHLI via Getty Images
Guy Lafleur, then a member of Team Canada, signs autographs during practice for the Canada Cup, Montreal 1976 Denis Brodeur / NHLI via Getty Images
Guy Lafleur and goaltender Murray Bannerman #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Forum 1980 Denis Brodeur / NHLI via Getty Images
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Mike Palmateer and Guy Lafleur Dick Darrell / Toronto Star via Getty Images
March 7, 1975 – Guy Lafleur becomes the first player in Canadiens history to reach 100 points in a single season in an 8-4 win over the Washington Capitals Archives / Le Journal de Montreal
Guy Lafleur on the bench during Game 3 once morest the Boston Bruins, Boston Gardens, 1977 Dick Raphael / Sports Illustrated via Getty Images
Announcement of Guy Lafleur’s first retirement The Archives / The Journal of Montreal
The QMJHL retires Guy Lafleur’s number 4 at the Videotron Center in Quebec, Thursday October 28, 2021 STEVENS LEBLANC / JOURNAL DE QUEBEC / QMI AGENCY
“He was bigger than hockey. I remember seeing it, when I was young, on every possible occasion. He traveled across Quebec and touched young people, those who hadn’t had the chance to see him play. »
JOEL EDMUNDSON
“This was sad news for Montreal and everyone in hockey. I’ve never met him, but I’ve only heard good things regarding him. I heard he was better as a person than as a hockey player. And we know how good he was on the ice. »
DJ SMITH, OTTAWA SENATORS HEAD COACH
“I saw Guy Lafleur play, but with the Rangers. He wasn’t quite the same player. On the other hand, I saw a package of highlights. It’s amazing how good he was. Yesterday a friend sent me a Lafleur tribute video. It gives chills to see how much he played with passion and emotion.
“You forget how good he and Mike Bossy were when you watch them take shots with straight paddle sticks. One wonders at what level they would be if they had evolved in our time with current equipment. It has been an important monument to the Canadian and many locals are supporters of the Canadian. We are going to pay tribute to a great player, the one who was the favorite of many. »
