Although Lafleur slowed sown in the 80’s, he was still relatively productive until a very methodical start in the 1984 season. Feeling that he was no longer the player he once was, he hung up the skates at the age of 33 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Coincidently, that was when of the all-time greats decided he wasn’t quite done yet.
Guy Lafleur signed with the New York Rangers and posted a respectable season before joining Montreal’s rival, the Quebec Nordiques for two more campaigns to finish out his career.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Thurso, Quebec, Canada
Elected In:
1988
Position:
Right Wing
Played for:
Montreal Canadians
New York Rangers
Quebec Nordiques
Team Canada (1976 & 1981 Canada Cup)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Hart Trophy (2) (1977 & 1978)
Ted Lindsay Award (3) (1976, 1977 & 1978)
Art Ross Trophy (1976, 1977 & 1978)
Conn Smythe Trophy (1) (1977)
First Team All Star (6) (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 & 1980)
All Star Games (6) (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980 & 1991)
Most Goals (1) (1978)
Most Assists (1) (1977)
Most Points (3) (1976, 1977 & 1978)
Stanley Cup Rings (5) (Montreal Canadians 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978 & 1979)
Should they be in the Hall of Fame?
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