The Montreal Canadiens have entered the quietest time on the calendar. While there is little to look forward to in the month of August, we decided to take a look back at some of the greatest players in franchise history. We end our site countdown of the five best wingers in Canadiens history with Maurice “Rocket” Richard.
When The Rocket first joined the Canadiens in the 1942-43 season, he was not wearing the iconic number nine, instead donning the number 15. At this time, Richard was dealing with several injuries that called his future in the NHL into question.