RIP Guy Lafleur (stations, radio, deal)

[Acajack]

Montreal Canadiens superstar legend Guy Lafleur has passed away at the age of 70.

This is a huge deal here in Quebec. TV and radio stations have pre-empted their programming to broadcast tributes.

Here is a big fan of his, Viggo Mortensen (Arangorn in The Lord of the Rings) introducing Guy Lafleur. Mortensen grew up in Watertown NY and watched hockey games on Canadian TV as a kid. He even learned French because of his Habs and Lafleur fandom, and worse a Montreal jersey with Lafleur's number 10 on the back when filming The Lord of the Rings.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-1x7YJ51uY

[porterjack]

Lafleur was one of the greats. The Habs are such an institution in Quebec...and in Canada for that matter

I believe he had suffered from lung cancer May he Rest in Peace

[Suesbal]

Will Quebec lower their flag to half-staff for him?

[TOkidd]

Originally Posted by Suesbal

Will Quebec lower their flag to half-staff for him?

I don’t know about all of Quebec, but I’m sure many will there and elsewhere in the country. He is a legend to French and English Canadians alike.

[ChevySpoons]

I still remember that great mane of hair flying out behind him as he skated.

Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, I've never liked the Montreal Canadiens. Hockey fans will understand why. But I can certainly respect individual players on the Canadiens. Guy Lafleur was one of those. He was an exciting player, he was a treat to watch, and he made his mark on the game.

Rest well, M. Lafleur. You've earned it.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by Suesbal

Will Quebec lower their flag to half-staff for him?

There are currently discussions between the Quebec government and his family about a state funeral.

Quebec is also considering naming Highway 50 as "Autoroute Guy-Lafleur".

It runs between the Outaouais region and Montréal, and right by his hometown of Thurso.

He is probably one of the most famous people to come out of this region.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by Suesbal

Will Quebec lower their flag to half-staff for him?

There are currently discussions between the Quebec government and his family about a state funeral.

Quebec is also considering naming Highway 50 as "Autoroute Guy-Lafleur".

It runs between the Outaouais region and Montréal, and right by his hometown of Thurso.

He is probably one of the most famous people to come out of this region.

[Suesbal]

Originally Posted by Acajack

There are currently discussions between the Quebec government and his family about a state funeral.

Quebec is also considering naming Highway 50 as "Autoroute Guy-Lafleur".

It runs between the Outaouais region and Montréal, and right by his hometown of Thurso.

He is probably one of the most famous people to come out of this region.

Besides you?

[canadian citizen]

A great hockey player and a role model for young kids. On the other hand, smoking in the locker room between periods was probably not a good idea. A state funeral ? Maybe.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by ChevySpoons

I still remember that great mane of hair flying out behind him as he skated.

Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, I've never liked the Montreal Canadiens. Hockey fans will understand why. But I can certainly respect individual players on the Canadiens. Guy Lafleur was one of those. He was an exciting player, he was a treat to watch, and he made his mark on the game.

Rest well, M. Lafleur. You've earned it.

I grew up a Leafs fan but the 70’s Habs were incredible. RIP.