| Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM |
| 961 | 518 | 728 | 1246 | 381 |
The Canadiens all time leading point getter, just 26 goals behind Rocket Richard as the second highest goalscorer in the organization’s history. One Conn Smythe Trophy, two Hart Trophies, three Art Ross Trophies, three Lester B. Pearson Trophies, and five Stanley Cup championships decorate Lafleur’s mantle.
When we revisited a game from Lafleur’s prime, we found him to be an incredibly dominant, elite possession player who wasn’t sheltered in the least.
One of the most dynamic players to ever lace up skates, Lafleur’s legend begins before he ever played for the Habs, as the draft pick to used to bring him into the organization was acquired in perhaps the greatest trade in NHL history, with Sam Pollock not only robbing the California Golden Seals of the pick, but also boosting the Los Angeles Kings with a lopsided trade to ensure that they could take Lafleur 1st overall.
Lafleur didn’t disappoint, with a prime that included 6 straight 50+ goal seasons, and 9 straight seasons above a point per game. The most dominant player in the NHL at the time, Lafleur’s number was retired upon his initial retirement in 1985.
There are countless great Lafleur moments, but I think the one people remember most is one of the most famous play-by-play calls of all time:
The question for Guy Lafleur isn’t whether he was the greatest #10 in Habs history, that’s not a question. He is. But is he the greatest #10 in NHL history? Now there’s a question.
Some other 10’s to consider:
- George Armstrong
- Pavel Bure
- Alex Delvecchio
- Ron Francis
- Dale Hawerchuk/
Is Lafleur the greatest number 10 in NHL history?
| Yes | 178 |
| No | 3 |
