Guy Carbonneau
15 Interesting Facts
A three-time Stanley Cup champion and elite defensive forward, this Hockey Hall of Famer spent 19 seasons in the NHL primarily with the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019.
He won the Stanley Cup three times during his professional career.
He served as the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens from 2006 to 2009.
He was awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's best defensive forward on three separate occasions.
He was traded to the St. Louis Blues in 1994 in a move described by the media as a panic move.
He famously asked his coach to let him shadow Wayne Gretzky during the 1993 Stanley Cup Final.
He recorded 182 points in a single season while playing in the QMJHL.
He was selected 44th overall in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
He played his final five NHL seasons with the Dallas Stars.
He was once caught giving the finger to a photographer who was hiding in a tree while he was playing golf.
He took the ceremonial opening faceoff for the Dallas Stars during the final game held at the Montreal Forum.
He served as the president of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens after his playing career concluded.
He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award in 2008 but lost to Bruce Boudreau.
He played a total of 1,318 regular-season games throughout his NHL career.
He coached the Canadian national team to a gold medal at the 2017 Maccabiah Games.
About Guy Carbonneau
A highly respected defensive forward, he played 19 seasons in the NHL and was a three-time Stanley Cup champion. Known for his elite checking ability, he won the Frank J. Selke Trophy three times and served as captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1986, 1993, 1999
Frank J. Selke Trophy
1988, 1989, 1992
Hockey Hall of Fame
2019
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Teams & Career
Guy Carbonneau played for 3 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1979.