I had the privilege of watching JP at the old Met when I was a kid. He and Goldy were my favorites back then. And of course the maskless Gump too. No doubt where Zach got his work ethic. JP never took a shift off either. RIP JP.
Very sad to see JP pass.
Great first line, IIRC. called the "Beantown Express," with Goldy on RW and Tommy Williams at center. Sadly all 3 are gone. Second line was the ex-Habs line (don't recall if it had a name or not) with Danny Grant at LW, Jude Drouin at center, and Bobby Rousseau at RW. Saw that Bobby R was a pall bearer at Beliveau's funeral.
At the mic, Al "Close" Shaver on the radio.
Some great memories there.