Montreal Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has died at 70

Montreal Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur, who captured five Stanley Cup titles and was a hockey hero in Quebec long before his NHL playing days, has died.

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[robertvivian]

...I bought the skates he endorsed back in the day, I was so proud of them. He's still my hero. RIP

[Rudystone]

Being a Bruins Fan for the last 45 years He has broken my heart more than once.Hes a legend.R.I.P.

[ericm.]

I grew up watching the Habs of the 70's win all those cups and on the edge of my seat when Lafleur touched the puck. He was exciting to watch and clutch when it counted a true legendary player. RIP Guy!

[haverhilltablet]

I both admired his skill and hated how he always seemed to play his best when he played against my Boston Bruins. In spite of all the times he beat us, I couldn't help but respect him. What a loss for the hockey world.
RIP Guy. ❤

[petemeulemans]

I have a guy lafleur hockey card, I have kept it all these years. I'm happy I did. Brings back a lot of great memories.

[eagledriver]

Cant believe hes gone...simply a legend..first bossy, now the flower

[Butterfly-zspc]

I will be the first to say, what an ICON Guy Lafleur, I loved watching him play hockey, he was an awesome stick handle and skaterr! Hall of Famer, what a HOCKEY PLAYER.! He was only 70, that is so young! God Bless him, I was so proud of him being Canadian, French Candian and the BEST!
RIP TO THE GREAT LAFLEUR! Condolences to his family & friends. 💐💐💐 🏒🥅 🏆 🙏🏻

[mannyquinn]

Does anybody remember the episode when a child was stabbed by a man when he was wearing the number 10 CH shirt?
Then Guy Lafleur contacted the family. Later, when the child had recovered, Guy invited him to the CH skating ring and skated with the child on his shoulders.
Nobody mentions that great gesture from this hockey hero.
Please!!!

[afrocentrictv]

You would grip your chair or stand up whenever Guy Lafleur would skate down the ice with the puck !!! He just had a way of scoring whenever we needed it !!! That how true legends do !!! The best player on the best team ever !!! R.I.P Sir Guy !!!

[davidrowen]

My condolences, Steven, for the loss of your son. Great interview all around!

[roblamb]

What a devastating loss to hockey fans around the world he will be sorely missed and made so many hockey fans so happy we love you guy !!!

[ralphyork]

The most dynamic player on the best hockey team of the 70s. One of Quebec's superpowers ... world-class hockey players.

[manoffaith]

What a wonderful person and one of the greatest of hockey playersStill loved in LOndon Ontario..

[hoss]

I was born on the 10th, grew up in the east end and my hockey# was always 10. Merci Guy, tu est un gars du chez nous. You were the best!

[peterjeffery]

Truly a Golden Boy during his time. I recall he used to smoke between periods which was weird even back then. It caught up to him, sad.

[daveyboy_]

Remember that kid in Calgary who got stabbed ? On TV Lafleur called him and said ' i'll score a goal for u tonight and sent u the puck " . Think about it, not 'if ' or " ill try and score for u " That, is a superstar. Btw he scored action halted while he retrieved the puck and wrote a note

[williammcroberts]

You were great. Flying up the ice. I wil always miss you. RIP Giy.

[acecelery]

Very few gentlemen sportsman...he was one of them..true legend has left us☹️

[k.mcc.]

Excellent coverage Suhana. Well done. He will be missed.

[Berubium]

That story that Finn shared at the end is what separates the legends from the men. Lafleur was a legend.