it would have to be the late great heavyweight champ of the NHL John Ferguson
The Montreal Canadiens are widely regarded as the greatest ice hockey franchise of all time. They have won a record 24 Stanley Cup championships, including a stretch of five consecutive championships from 1956 to 1960. The Canadiens also have a rich history of success, with numerous Hall of Fame players and a strong legacy in the sport.
Guy Lafleur from the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have never had an Italian player in their history.
The most common jersey number worn by players in the history of the Montreal Canadiens is number 9. This number is famously associated with Hall of Famer Maurice "Rocket" Richard, who is one of the franchise's greatest legends. Many players have worn this number since, further solidifying its iconic status within the team and its history.
Maurice "The Rocket" Richard does with seven.
The Montreal Canadiens have played the most overtimes in NHL playoff history.
Montreal finished last in the conference in 2011-12 for the first time in franchise history.
Right Winger Chris Nilan: 2248 PIM
The Montreal Canadiens have won the most games in the playoffs in NHL history.
The player who has won the Stanley Cup with both the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers is Mark Messier. He won five championships with the Oilers in the 1980s and then was part of the Canadiens' 1993 championship team. Messier is widely regarded as one of the greatest leaders in NHL history.
the Montreal canadiens have won the most in the history of the nhl, but the nhl wasn't the only league that to compete for the cup.
Bob Probert.