The sixteenth in a series of 30 articles, we will go through the history of every NHL franchise alphabetically and select an All-Time Roster for each. All stats as of October 6, 2011. Montreal Canadiens (1909-Present) No team in NHL history has more Stanley Cups (24) or more Hall of Famers, so it seemed absolutely necessary to include a fourth “Honourable Mention” team because of how many great players have suited up for the Canadiens. Oddly enough, Patrick Roy was the only player on this list to suit up for Montreal within the last 20 years. First Team C: Jean Beliveau (50-71): 2nd most points (1,219), 3rd most goals (507) and games played (1,125), 1,029 PIM; most playoff points (176 in 162 games); 13-Time All-Star; 2-time MVP, 1956 Art Ross & 1965 Conn Smythe winner; 10-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 61-71. W: Maurice “Rocket” Richard (42-60): Most goals (544), 4th most points (965) in 978 games; most playoff goals (82 in 133 games); 13-time All-Star; 1947 MVP; 8-time Stanley Cup winner; was top-5 in goals 12 times; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 56-60. W: Guy Lafleur (72-85): Most points in franchise history (1,246 in 961 games), +477; 133 points in 124 playoff games; 5-time All-Star; 2-time MVP, 3-time Art Ross & Ted Lindsay winner, 1977 Conn Smythe winner; 5-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. D: Larry Robinson (72-89): Most points (883) and games (1,202) by a defenseman, +700 (highest rating in league history); 134 points in 203 playoff games; 9-time All-Star; 2-time Norris Trophy winner, 1978 Conn Smythe winner; 6-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. D: Doug Harvey (47-61): 447 points, 1,042 PIM in 890 games; 67 points in 123 playoff games; 11-time All-Star; 6-time Norris Trophy winner; 6-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 60-61. G: Jacques Plante (52-63): 314-133-107 in 556 games, 2.23 GAA, 58 shutouts; 6-time All-Star; 6-time Vezina winner, 1962 MVP; 6-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. Second Team C: Henri Richard (55-75): Most games in franchise history (1,256), 3rd most points (1,046); 129 points in 180 playoff games; 10-time All-Star; 11-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 71-75. W: Yvan Cournoyer (63-79): 4th in goals (428), 5th in points (863) in 968 games; 127 points in 147 playoff games; 6-time All-Star; 1973 Conn Smythe winner; 8-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 75-79. W: Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion (50-64): 759 points in 766 games; 115 points in 127 playoff games; 11-time All-Star; 2-time Art Ross winner, 1961 MVP, 1952 Calder Trophy winner; 6-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. D: Guy Lapointe (68-82): 2nd most points by a defenseman (572 in 777 games), +347; 68 points in 112 playoff games; 4-time All-Star; 6-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. D: Serge Savard (66-81): 2nd most games by a defenseman (917, 412 points); 68 points in 123 playoff games; 4-time All-Star; 1969 Conn Smythe winner; 7-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 79-81. G: Ken Dryden (70-79): 258-57-74 in 397 games, 2.24 GAA, 46 shutouts; 5-time All-Star; 5-time Vezina Trophy winner, 1971 Conn Smythe winner, 1972 Calder Trophy winner; 6-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. Third Team C: Howie Morenz (23-37): 257 goals, 417 points in 460 games; 3-time MVP (1928, 31, 32); 4-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. W Bob Gainey (73-89): 2nd most games (1,160, 501 points), +196; 73 points in 182 playoff games; 4-time All-Star; 4-time Selke Trophy winner, 1979 Conn Smythe winner; 5-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 81-89. W: Dickie Moore (51-63): 594 points in 654 games; 94 points in 112 playoff games; 6-time All-Star; 2-time Art Ross winner; 6-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. D: Chris Chelios (83-90): 309 points, +74 in 402 games; 68 points in 98 playoff games; 2-time All-Star; 1989 Norris Trophy winner; 1986 Stanley Cup winner; Team Captain 89-90. D: Emile “Butch” Bouchard (41-56): 193 points, 863 PIM in 785 games; 32 points in 113 playoff games; 6-time All-Star; 4-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 48-56. G: Patrick Roy (84-95): 289-175-82 in 551 games, 2.78 GAA, 29 shutouts; 6-time All-Star; 3-time Vezina Trophy winner, 2-time Conn Smythe winner; 2-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. Honourable Mention Team C: Jacques Lemaire (67-79): 6th most points (835, in 853 games), +349; 139 points in 145 playoff games; 2-time All-Star; 8-time Stanley Cup winner; 6-time 30-goal scorer; Hall of Famer. W: Elmer Lach (40-51): 623 points in 664 games; 64 points in 76 playoff games; 3-time All-Star; 1945 MVP, 1948 Art Ross winner; 3-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. W: Steve Shutt (72-85): 5th most goals (408), 776 points, +409 in 871 games; 98 points in 96 playoff games; 3-time All-Star; 5-time Stanley Cup winner; 4-time 40-goal scorer including 60 in 76-77; Hall of Famer. D: Jacques Laperriere (62-74): 282 points in 691 games; 31 points in 88 playoff games; 5-time All-Star; 1964 Calder Trophy winner, 1966 Norris Trophy winner; 5-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. D: J.C. Tremblay (59-72): 363 points in 794 games; 65 points in 108 playoff games; 7-time All-Star; 5-time Stanley Cup winner. G: Bill Durnan (43-50): 208-112-62 in 383 games; 2.36 GAA, 34 shutouts; 3-time All-Star; 6-time Vezina Trophy winner; 2-time Stanley Cup winner; Hall of Famer. Coaches Toe Blake (55-68): 500-255-159 regular season record, 82-37 playoff record; 8-time Stanley Cup winner. Scotty Bowman (71-79): 419-110-105 regular season record, 70-28 playoff record; 5-time Stanley Cup winner, 1977 Jack Adams winner. Nick is RealGM’s NHL Feature Writer. 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