Greatest players in Montreal Canadiens history Image source: bleacherreport.com For more than a hundred years, the NHL team Montreal Canadiens have given the sport so much in terms of entertainment, athleticism, and heart. Over the years, the franchise has given hardcore hockey fans and Canadiens fans like Pietro Triassi of Montreal people to look up to and root for every time there's a game. Here are some of the greatest players in the Montreal Canadiens locker history. Henri Richard : Often described as the greatest Canadiens player who has ever touched the ice, Richard began his career with a five-year Stanley Cup-winning streak. And by the time he retired after 20 seasons, he would win 11 Stanley Cups, including two cup-winning goals. He has a record of most seasons, most games, and most minutes played in all of the Canadiens history. Image source: bleacherreport.com Guy Lafleur : Known as the greatest scorer the likes of Canadiens fan Pietro Trassi o...