As one of the NHL's founding teams in 1917 and the franchise with the most Stanley Cup banners, it is no surprise that almost 60 players in the Hockey Hall of Fame have worn a Montreal Canadiens sweater at some point during their careers. The panel discusses the possibility of Patrik Laine making Finland's lineup for the 4 Nations Face-Off Perspectively, some of the game's all-time greats played for the Canadiens have awards named after them, including Georges Vezina and Maurice "Rocket" Richard, along with builder Frank J. Selke. Considering Montreal is the only hockey team to win five consecutive Stanley Cup titles, plenty of players from that dynasty share plaques in the Hall of Fame in Toronto. Moreover, the Canadiens are the only team in the Hall of Fame with three separate dynasties inducted [https://www.hhof.com/hockeypedia/nhldynasties.html]: the 1955-1960 teams, the 1964-1969 teams, and the 1975-1979 teams. Here's a look at the names of the greats, including Shea Weber [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/shea-weber-still-dreams-of-playing-as-he-prepares-for-hhof-miss-it-a-lot/], immortalized at the Hockey Hall of Fame, who were once associated with the Canadiens. MONTREAL CANADIENS IN THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME (PLAYERS) * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined Former Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice Richard, with the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy awarded annually to the NHL's top goal scorer. Photo courtesy of the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5NDcyOTY2Nzk3MzA1NDk0/mauricerichard.jpg] Former Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice Richard, with the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy awarded annually to the NHL's top goal scorer. Photo courtesy of the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined Guy Lafleur holds the Canadiens record with 60 goals in a single season. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAzMzk3NjcwNTk1NzMyOTcz/lafleur-usatsi_16372861.jpg] Guy Lafleur holds the Canadiens record with 60 goals in a single season. * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined Jun 30, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (6) waits for a face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in game two of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEwMDU0MzM1OTg2NDEwODc0/weber.jpg] Jun 30, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (6) waits for a face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in game two of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images * undefined * undefined MONTREAL CANADIENS IN THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME (BUILDERS) * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined * undefined Considering that 938 players (849 skaters and 89 goalies) have dressed for a game with the Canadiens in 107 years, plenty of players with Hall of Fame resumes have not yet earned an induction. Who do you think should get the call someday? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bookmark THN's Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/] site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and more.
