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He won five Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens.
15 Interesting Facts About Guy Lafleur
A dynamic and charismatic right winger, Guy Lafleur was a cornerstone of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty, winning five Stanley Cups and becoming the first NHL player to achieve six consecutive 50-goal, 100-point seasons.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
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He was the first player in NHL history to record 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons.
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He was selected as the first overall pick in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft.
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He led the NHL in points for three consecutive seasons from 1976 to 1978.
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His sweater number, 10, was retired by the Montreal Canadiens in 1985.
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He released a disco album of hockey instructions titled "Lafleur!" in 1979.
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He once took the Stanley Cup to his hometown of Thurso to show his neighbors without official permission.
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He was known by the nicknames "the Flower" and "Le Démon Blond".
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He was the fastest player of his era to reach 1,000 career points, doing so in 720 games.
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He scored his 500th career goal against goaltender Glenn Resch of the New Jersey Devils.
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He is one of only three players to have returned to the NHL after being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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The QMJHL, where he played junior hockey for the Quebec Remparts, retired his number 4 league-wide.
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He turned down a $1 million offer from the Los Angeles Kings to play with Wayne Gretzky, opting to finish his career in Quebec.
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He was selected by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1991 Expansion Draft after his second retirement but was subsequently traded back to Quebec.
About Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur was a legendary Canadian right winger who played 17 NHL seasons, primarily for the Montreal Canadiens. Known for his electrifying skating and scoring touch, he won five Stanley Cups with the Canadiens and was the first player to achieve six consecutive 50-goal, 100-point seasons. Lafleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
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Art Ross Trophy
1976, 1977, 1978
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Hart Memorial Trophy
1977, 1978
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1977
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
1988
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Guy Lafleur.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Thurso, Quebec
Died: 4/22/2022
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 560
Assists: 793
Points: 1353
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1971
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Quebec Nordiques
Guy Lafleur played for 3 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1971.