Guy Lapointe very much likes the new look of the Montreal Canadiens, and the Hall of Fame defenseman from the team's glorious 1970s feels certain the 2020-21 edition will qualify for the Stanley Cup ...

would have loved nothing better than to celebrate his 72nd birthday on Wednesday with a steak dinner and all the trimmings. But the Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman says he'd happily settle for a bowl ...

"My first game ever, I remember just sitting across (from Béliveau in the locker room) and watching him ... I could hardly take my eyes off him," Lapointe recalled. "I almost forgot to tie my skates." ...