Remembering Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens' Legend & Hall Of Famer

Stephen Brunt looks back at some of the best moments and memories in the career and life of Montreal Canadiens legend and Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, after his passing.
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[darkwillis]

The hockey world has lost so much in such a short time. First Mike Bossy and now Guy Lafleur. Deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. RIP Mike, RIP Guy. Canada will mourn both you.

[svntn]

My dad named me Guillaume because of the impact Guy had on him growing up. I had the chance to meet Guy a couple times at my family’s golf course. He was so humble, such a great human being. What Robitaille said is extremely true. he was above the status of legends for us Quebec kids. Reposes en paix Guy, tu mérites tout le confort possible.

[zippydayglow]

Grew up a Buffalo Sabres fan... grew up 'hating' Guy, especially during the playoffs. But I learned to respect the player and the person. We lost a NHL legend and Icon. RIP 'Flower'

[pavelkostar]

Bossy and Lafleur in the same week!! Heavens goals per game just skyrocketed!!

[ontheroad]

I’m a lifelong Bruins fan. It took many years of therapy to FORGET Guy Lefleur.

Honestly though, he was a terrific player and a class act.

[michaelmyers]

As a Bruins fan, rivalry aside. RIP Mr. Lafleur. You knew how to 'Poke the Bear' 🌸

[stevensmith]

Guy was my childhood hero. I had the privilege of meeting him in Boston on a street near the then called Fleet Center after a game between the Habs and the Bruins in the beginning of the 2000s me and two friends saw him passing us by and obviously I recognized him right away.
I asked if we could have a picture with him and of course he was very happy to oblige.
We spoke for a few minutes and he left us than at the same moment people around us on the street started chanting his name Guy Guy Guy Guy !!!! Wow me a guy from Montreal witnessed something very special right there in Boston I will never forget that day
He was a true legend.
And a great person too
He will be greatly missed
RIP Guy Lafleur
Thank you for the memories!!!

[MrUndersolo]

My brother was a devoted fan of the Canadiens in the 70s and I always supported them through the rough 80s, and Guy was someone who seemed to have landed from another planet.
Never will see his like again.
#RIPLafleur

[DaveScarcella]

"LA PREMIRE ETOILE... GUY LAFLEUR!!!!" I was blessed to meet the man and get his autograph. A real gentleman.

[haveallbeentaken]

Okay, I'm a Leaf fan, but this one hurts. Speed. Skill. Class.

[paulcadogan]

He was an amazing player and a nice man. I was lucky enough to meet him in an almost empty Victoria airport. I had just had a knee replacement and was a bit ouchy and in a wheelchair. He asked if I needed some help. We had a chat for about 20 minutes. We didn't talk about hockey and only briefly about knee surgery. He asked about the op and I said that I hoped it worked (it did). We chatted about our kids, the weather and other things. I'm glad I got to meet him. RIP Guy!

[stratovani]

I met Guy Lafleur during training camp in his rookie season of 1971. I was attending Dawson College at the time, and as I got on the Metro at the Atwater Station I saw him standing in the corner of the train, and I went up and started talking to him. I rode with him all the way to the Longueuil Metro Station on the South Shore. Before I left I made sure to get his autograph. I don't remember what we talked about, but I'm sure it was hockey-related! My parents were very impressed that I had met him. He was very humble and very approachable, a people's superstar!

RIP, Monsieur Lafleur.

[larrywatts]

I live in the Toronto area and GUY LAFLEUR the greatest ever!!!

[elderguy]

You know I shed tears when I heard the news on the passing of the Great Guy Lafleur. Same as I did hearing of Mike Bossy. I have been a lifelong Maple Leafs fan, but I admired the great players of my time including some who played with the competition. Guy was one of those players. He would go flying down the ice with his hair flowing behind him and score, and make it look so easy. He was an icon for Montreal and I can only imagine how much he will be missed. Thank you for the memories Guy Lafleur! 🙏🙏🙏

[Fredgilb]

Mike Bossy, then one week later, Guy Lafleur. 2 legends, may they rest in peace. Thanks for the memories.

[lovesmusic]

I've been a Leafs fan for 60 years, not an easy thing. However, I felt compelled to post my comments about Guy Lafleur. He certainly is deserving of all of the accolades which have been part of this posting. A classy, elegant player, similar to my favourite Canadien, Jean Beliveau. Yes, I'm a Leafs fan but the fact that this legendary player was so much a part of the Montreal organization certainly doesn't prevent me from sending my most sincere condolences to Guy Lafleur's family, friends, the Montreal organization and to all who mourn his passing.

[tiamatxvxianash]

Luc Robitaille's reverent words about Guy Lafleur and his impact upon me, my generation and our elders could not have been said better;
" He's above the word Legend...Every Uncle I had...my Grand Pa...Everyone... He means so much to the people there. The people that were living in that era, now can go back and realize how lucky they were"

[ronbonora]

As a Leaf fan I have he utmost respect for the "Flower", Guy Lafleur. RIP Mr. Lafleur, it was a pleasure watching you both live and on TV.

[GUISNIP]

Grew up in the 70s Montreal, lived and died with the Habs... loved the Gretzky era and now the Ovechkin era but GUY LAFLEUR was and is always the ultimate player in my heart and mind when it comes to the greatest. RIP, Démon Blond.

[lietterheaume]

Guy Lafleur was so spectacular. The way he moved on the ice, the speed, the shot, the clutch goals and in his prime he didn't take nights off, he was relentless. Great player and a GREAT man