New Brunswickers remember hockey legend Guy Lafleur | CBC News
New Brunswickers remember legendary No. 10 for the Montreal Canadiens for his on-ice magic and off-ice generosity.
www.cbc.caI don’t have access to live news feeds right now. Here’s a quick summary of the most recent widely reported information about Guy Lafleur up to my last update:
Guy Lafleur, a Canadiens icon and Hockey Hall of Famer, passed away in April 2022 at age 70 after battling lung cancer, following prior heart surgery in 2019. This has been the central event reported by major outlets and Hockey Canada.[3][4][6][8]
In the years leading up to his passing, Lafleur had been the subject of significant media attention around his health battles, including quadruple bypass surgery in 2019 and subsequent lung cancer diagnoses in 2019 and 2020, with public appearances limited due to health concerns.[2][4][5][3]
After his passing, tributes and remembrances appeared across Canadian outlets and hockey organizations, highlighting his impact on the Canadiens, Quebec hockey culture, and the sport’s history.[6][8]
If you’d like, I can search for the latest articles again and summarize the most current developments with citations.
New Brunswickers remember legendary No. 10 for the Montreal Canadiens for his on-ice magic and off-ice generosity.
www.cbc.caCanadiens icon back at work following quadruple bypass, lung operation
www.nhl.comMontreal Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur, who captured five Stanley Cup titles and was a hockey hero in Quebec long before his NHL playing days, has died. He was 70.
www.cbc.caHall of Fame forward cornerstone of dynasty, scored at least 50 goals six straight seasons
www.nhl.comLafleur was a five-time Stanley Cup champion with the Canadiens.
www.nbcsports.comGuy Lafleur was a hockey god. Now, it’s his role as indulgent father to a troubled son that’s on trial.
macleans.caGuy Lafleur, who played for the Montreal Canadiens for 14 seasons, died Friday at the age of 70. He was the team's all-time leading scorer in Canadiens' history with 1,246 points.
globalnews.caHockey Canada sadly acknowledges the passing of hockey icon and Order of Hockey in Canada honouree Guy Lafleur.
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