An unsorted gallery of photos of Bernie Parent on my Facebook page. Rest in peace, Frenchy... you were truly one of a kind. www.facebook.com/share/p/19dY...

A long, heartbroken writing day is done. There was no other shirt to be worn today. Sleep well, Frenchy. I cherished our friendship; I’ll never forget you.

A typist, Panger and five Hall of Fame goalies, Saskatoon, February 2020: Martin Brodeur, Ed Belfour, Bernie Parent slaps a headlock on Glenn Hall, myself, Darren Pang and Grant Fuhr.

My appreciation of the late Bernie Parent, who has left us at age 80. Family, friends and fans of the legendary Frenchy are heartbroken today. No matter how dark the day, Bernie was forever a ray of sunshine that sliced through the thickest clouds. www.nhl.com/news/bernie-...

Please join me in extending happy, healthy 92nd birthday wishes on this September 18 to William Scott Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history. From 2023, as Scotty turned 90: www.nhl.com/news/scotty-...

My portrait of Glenn Hall taken on this September 17 in 2018, harvesting stories in Mr. Goalie’s memorabilia-rich den. None better than this modest legend.

I was deeply honoured to participate in this wonderful project. The world premiere of Mr. Goalie is next month, the date to be announced; stay tuned for its viewing availability beyond the first screening doc.storydoc.com/bea8oI

Sleep well, Eddie. You thrilled us and you entertained us. You always had a great story to share, and like many of your contemporaries, the truth of your life was better than any fiction I could write. I celebrate your memory tonight.

My appreciation of late Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Eddie Giacomin, the New York Rangers legend who became an icon through his personality and flamboyance www.nhl.com/news/eddie-g...

A salute to the legendary Emile "The Cat" Francis, the goaltending pioneer and New York Rangers and Hartford Whalers coach and GM who was born 99 years ago on this Sept. 13 in 1926. My appreciation of the pride of North Battleford, Sask., upon his 2022 passing at age 95: www.nhl.com/news/emile-f...

Four years ago this week, I took Scotty Bowman and Dick Irvin Jr. to lunch and sat like a sponge to record, scribble and relate their tales, one incredible yarn after another. Their storytelling is timeless: www.nhl.com/news/scotty-...

A Hockey Hall of Fame window-displayed statuette of Ken Dryden in his iconic pose. I’m unsure whether it’s still there, but it was an impressive sight when I paused to take this photo some years ago.

Class of 2016 Hall of Fame goalie Rogie Vachon this evening with carrot cake - his favourite - and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to celebrate his 80th birthday at home in Montana. That is very authentic happiness. Thanks to Renee and Nicholas Vachon for the wonderful photo. All the best, Rogie!

Happy milestone 80th birthday this September 8 to Rogatien Rosaire Vachon, the first hockey hero of my youth who today is a wonderful friend. Here from 2021, on the 50th anniversary of Rogie’s Nov. 4, 1971 trade by the Canadiens to the Los Angeles Kings: www.nhl.com/news/hall-of...

It strikes me how Team Canada’s 1972 Summit Series goalies Ken Dryden and Tony Esposito both left this world in a very similar way: quietly, gracefully and privately, with only their families aware of their cancer battles. We lost Tony on Aug. 10, 2021 and said farewell to Ken on Sept. 5, 2025.

Sleep well, Ken. You were one of a kind.

I spent much of the afternoon harvesting Ken Dryden stories from many legends: Scotty Bowman, Larry Robinson, Yvan Cournoyer, Phil Esposito, Gerry Cheevers, Rogie Vachon and Bernie Parent. Here are their thoughts and memories www.nhl.com/news/hockey-...

My personal appreciation of late Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden. Hockey was but a part of life to this NHL legend, to whom the world was a giant place, every corner of it worth exploring. www.nhl.com/news/ken-dry...

Gone four years today but never forgotten: legendary New York Rangers forward Rod Gilbert left us on this August 19 in 2021, losing his battle with cancer at the age of 80. My appreciation of Mr. Ranger that was published a few days after his passing: www.nhl.com/news/rod-gil...

My celebration of legendary NHL and NHLPA pioneer Ted Lindsay, on the 100th anniversary of his July 29, 1925 birth: www.nhl.com/news/ted-lin...

When a typist happens upon a legend in the dairy aisle: it was wonderful this afternoon seeing my old friend Dick Irvin Jr., still motoring at age 93. Happiness and good health always to one of the absolute greats – a broadcast icon, prolific hockey author and an encyclopedia of the game.

AI Overview tells me that the late, legendary Gump Worsley was born on this July 22 in 1929. That intelligence is indeed artificial. In fact, the Gumper was born on May 14, 1929, but I never need an excuse to post a photo of one of the great characters of his time or any other.

On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sid Smith, who since 1949 has held the record of 3 power-play goals scored during a single Stanley Cup Final game. (Bonus here: Lois Maxwell, aka Miss Moneypenny of James Bond movie fame, playing goal for a publicity photo.) www.nhl.com/news/sid-smi...

Accounting then, and now, must be done to the penny. So as bizarre as Dollard’s 90-cent “windfall” seems, it surely was done for the accuracy of bookkeeping.

No error. He was paid 90 cents.

On late 5-time Stanley Cup champion Dollard St. Laurent – 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958 championships with Montreal Canadiens, then 1961 with Chicago Black Hawks – and Dolly's final, uncashed pro hockey paycheque: 90 cents from the AHL Quebec Aces: www.nhl.com/news/dollard...

My appreciation of Detroit Red Wings legend Alex Delvecchio, who left us yesterday at age 93 www.nhl.com/news/alex-de...

Two portraits I took of Ted Lindsay over breakfast in his Las Vegas hotel suite eight years ago this June 21 in 2017, and two photos of the Ted Lindsay Award which I shot last November. Legendary “Terrible Ted” was a fearless giant in the game whose impact off the ice was even greater.

The history of the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded since 1965 to the Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP, is rich and colourful; over six decades, one of the most beautiful trophies in hockey's showcase has lived a full life. I've done some research and barely scratched the surface: www.nhl.com/news/sam-ben...

Credit late Detroit Red Wings/NHLPA legend Ted Lindsay for what you saw on Florida ice last night. It was Ted, in the 1950s, who began the tradition of skating the Stanley Cup around the ice to share it with the crowd; he always maintained that he played for the fans, not an owner or management.

On this June 11 in 2017: a shot I took of the Stanley Cup a few minutes before its presentation at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and his dad, Troy, happily posing for me postgame.

On Lane Hutson’s Calder Trophy win as the NHL’s top rookie of 2024-25, and a look back at every Canadiens player who preceded the young defenceman as a recipient of the coveted award: www.nhl.com/news/lane-hu...

I’ll just leave this here.

Scotty and Mr. Goalie tonight.

Fifty-four years after his final game, legendary Jean Béliveau's footprint remains strong in the Stanley Cup Final, the late Montreal Canadiens icon’s name still prominent in the record book www.nhl.com/news/jean-be...

Great Ted Lindsay shares 2 Stanley Cup Final records: most goals in one game (4) and most goals in one period (3). A walk back to April 5, 1955, Ted starring in the Red Wings' 7-1 Game 2 win against the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit's 7-game win their 2nd consecutive title www.nhl.com/news/ted-lin...

Tomorrow will be the 25th anniversary of Maurice Richard's passing. On Sunday, the government of Quebec unveiled a plaque as it named the Canadiens legend an official historic figure in the history of the province. A look at the enduring importance of the Rocket: www.nhl.com/news/maurice...

April 16, 1953 and May 25, 1989, Montreal Forum dressing rooms: Canadiens’ Elmer Lach, after his 1-0 overtime winner vs the Boston Bruins, and Calgary’s Lanny McDonald, who scored the Flames’ second goal in a 4-2 victory against the Canadiens in his unforgettable final NHL game.

On old friend and sparring partner Mathieu Darche, the freshly minted general manager and executive vice-president of the New York Islanders. Mat and I have a history… www.nhl.com/news/islande...

What's not to like about an Edmonton Oilers legend who takes your call while he's standing on the fifth green of a golf course, ready to putt but happy to talk about the team for which he won the Stanley Cup five times? My chat this morning with goalie Grant Fuhr: www.nhl.com/news/grant-f...

On no-tomorrow Game 7: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers on Sunday night, with some rich history from 1941 through 2024 www.nhl.com/news/toronto...

Ted "Teeder" Kennedy, the legendary future Toronto Maple Leafs captain, in his 1945-46 Quaker Oats promotional photo. Look at the tape marks on the shaft of Teeder's heavy ash stick, having been repeatedly clubbed by opponents.

My visit with Richard Sévigny – 1978-79 Stanley Cup, 1980-81 Vézina Trophy (shared), long-time Canadiens alumni team goalie, tournament organizer, referee. Richard is grateful that hockey continues to offer him a wonderful life experience, on and off the ice www.nhl.com/news/richard...

A hood's convention, 1950: Montreal Canadiens' Elegant Elmer Lach (left), Billy Reay (centre) and Kenny Mosdell in the Canadiens' Montreal Forum dressing room, ready to hit the road by train.

1/6 Two new NHL Trophy Case documentaries premiere today on Sportsnet ONE and NHL Network, the broadcast schedule detailed here in the League's news release. …

In appreciation of Phil Roberto, to whom we said farewell yesterday at age 76. The Niagara Falls Flyers forward earned an assist on Jean Béliveau's 500th goal, won 1971 Stanley Cup, then played for St. Louis, Detroit, Kansas City, Colorado, Cleveland and WHA Birmingham www.nhl.com/news/phil-ro...

With all due respect to Sam Montembeault, Jakub Dobeš and Cayden Primeau, here's my Canadiens goaler of choice for tonight. Best lateral movement in the game, lightning-fast post-to-post, fearless without a mask, and he'll never be caught out of his crease. That curved stick, too...

"It's not supposed to be easy," Canadiens forward Alex Newhook said today before his team chartered to Washington for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Montreal must win three consecutive elimination games to advance; there's probably nothing easy about that www.nhl.com/news/montrea...

Backs against the wall is nothing new to resilient 2024-25 Canadiens but their margin for error in these Stanley Cup Playoffs is now zero with 3 elimination games to win if they're to advance. One win at a time must begin Wednesday in Washington vs the Capitals. www.nhl.com/news/montrea...

As neither are with us, we won't see Claude Bourque (elbow pads outside his sweater) or Wilf Cude as the Canadiens backup goaler tonight. But I can dream.