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Bernie Geoffrion will have his number retired by the Canadiens this week. One of the most famous stories about Geoffrion concerns the 1955 season when he won the scoring title. Only problem was that the beloved Maurice Richard had been leading the league in scoring until getting suspended for the final three games (+ playoffs). The Montreal fans were not happy to see anybody take the scoring title away from Richard, even though it was another Hab. Before the first playoff game when Montreal honoured Geoffrion for winning the scoring race the hometown fans loudly booed Geoffrion!! The poor guy; what was he supposed to do? Intentionally not get any points the last three games?
So it will be great to see him finally get a night solely in his honour so the Montreal fans can give him the applause, thanks and appreciation he deserves.
Just curious if any of you 50+ fans saw him play in his prime and have any memories on what type of player he was; strengths, weaknesses, etc. Where would the various stat gurus on here rate him? What did Hab fans here think of his stint coaching Montreal; was he in a no-win situation?
Just looking for opinions and memories about a player who often gets overlooked when the games all-time greats are mentioned.
Bernie Geoffrion:
1 Hart Trophy
2 Scoring Titles
2 Times leading NHL in goals
2 times leading playoffs in points
1 1st All-Star selection
2 2nd All-Star selections
1952 Rookie of the Year
393 career goals (5th highest all-time when he retired)
6 Stanley Cups
#42 on The Hockey News Top 100 Players list
So it will be great to see him finally get a night solely in his honour so the Montreal fans can give him the applause, thanks and appreciation he deserves.
Just curious if any of you 50+ fans saw him play in his prime and have any memories on what type of player he was; strengths, weaknesses, etc. Where would the various stat gurus on here rate him? What did Hab fans here think of his stint coaching Montreal; was he in a no-win situation?
Just looking for opinions and memories about a player who often gets overlooked when the games all-time greats are mentioned.
Bernie Geoffrion:
1 Hart Trophy
2 Scoring Titles
2 Times leading NHL in goals
2 times leading playoffs in points
1 1st All-Star selection
2 2nd All-Star selections
1952 Rookie of the Year
393 career goals (5th highest all-time when he retired)
6 Stanley Cups
#42 on The Hockey News Top 100 Players list
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