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The Canadian Press files FILE - In this May 19, 1971, file photo, Montreal Canadiens team captain Jean Beliveau holds the Stanley Cup in Chicago following the Canadiens' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Beliveau died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. He was 83. The team confirmed the death of the Hall of Fame centre and one of the most beloved players in Canadiens history.
The Canadian Press files FILE - In this May 19, 1971, file photo, Montreal Canadiens team captain Jean Beliveau holds the Stanley Cup in Chicago following the Canadiens' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Beliveau died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. He was 83. The team confirmed the death of the Hall of Fame centre and one of the most beloved players in Canadiens history.
The Canadian Press files Jean Beliveau, 19-year-old centre for the Quebec Citadels and a leading scorer in the Quebec Junior Amateur Hockey Association with 49 goals and 50 assists in 33 games, is pictured in a 1951 file photo.
The Canadian Press files Jean Beliveau, 19-year-old centre for the Quebec Citadels and a leading scorer in the Quebec Junior Amateur Hockey Association with 49 goals and 50 assists in 33 games, is pictured in a 1951 file photo.
CHARLIE PALMER / The Canadian Press files FILE--Montreal Canadiens Guy Lafleur leads the rush over the boards followed by teammates (L-R) Yvon Lambert, Doug Risebrough, Mario Tremblay and Pierre Mondou as the Canadiens captured the Stanley Cup May 21, 1979, defeating the Rangers 4-1. Born as a French-Canadian team on Dec. 4, 1909, the Montreal Canadiens became the most famous and successful team in hockey, winning 24 Stanley Cups in their first 100 years. Most of those came in a glorious period from 1955 to 1979, when legends like Rocket Richard, Jean Beliveau and Guy Lafleur took the sport to unprecedented highs in artistry and victories.
CHARLIE PALMER / The Canadian Press files FILE--Montreal Canadiens Guy Lafleur leads the rush over the boards followed by teammates (L-R) Yvon Lambert, Doug Risebrough, Mario Tremblay and Pierre Mondou as the Canadiens captured the Stanley Cup May 21, 1979, defeating the Rangers 4-1. Born as a French-Canadian team on Dec. 4, 1909, the Montreal Canadiens became the most famous and successful team in hockey, winning 24 Stanley Cups in their first 100 years. Most of those came in a glorious period from 1955 to 1979, when legends like Rocket Richard, Jean Beliveau and Guy Lafleur took the sport to unprecedented highs in artistry and victories.
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens' Yvan Cournoyer jumps for joy to celebrate a winning goal against Chicago Black Hawks goalie Denis DeJordy at the Montreal Forum in February 1968. Kneeling behind the net (left) is Chicago's Bobby Hull, with Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau also celebrating.
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens' Yvan Cournoyer jumps for joy to celebrate a winning goal against Chicago Black Hawks goalie Denis DeJordy at the Montreal Forum in February 1968. Kneeling behind the net (left) is Chicago's Bobby Hull, with Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau also celebrating.
CNS Meeting of two NHL legends: Detroit Red Wings young star Gordie Howe (left) chats with his famous Montreal Canadiens rival Jean Beliveau prior to a 1950s all-star game at the Montreal Forum. Howe and Beliveau would become good friends after their long and storied Hall of Fame careers. MANDATORY CREDIT: DAVID BIER, CLUB DE HOCKEY CANADIEN
CNS Meeting of two NHL legends: Detroit Red Wings young star Gordie Howe (left) chats with his famous Montreal Canadiens rival Jean Beliveau prior to a 1950s all-star game at the Montreal Forum. Howe and Beliveau would become good friends after their long and storied Hall of Fame careers. MANDATORY CREDIT: DAVID BIER, CLUB DE HOCKEY CANADIEN
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens' centre Jean Beliveau crowds the net of Detroit Red Wings goaler Glenn Hall during a 1955-56 game at the Montreal Forum. Hall invented the V-position, now called the butterfly, to see around Beliveau when the 6-foot-3 Canadiens centre would camp in front of the Detroit net.
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens' centre Jean Beliveau crowds the net of Detroit Red Wings goaler Glenn Hall during a 1955-56 game at the Montreal Forum. Hall invented the V-position, now called the butterfly, to see around Beliveau when the 6-foot-3 Canadiens centre would camp in front of the Detroit net.
Postmedia files Jean Beliveau, left, produced a winning goal for the Canadiens late in the third period of a 1966 game. John Ferguson scored second goal for league champion Habs. Photographer: Mac Juster, Montreal Star. Dated April 9, 1966.
Postmedia files Jean Beliveau, left, produced a winning goal for the Canadiens late in the third period of a 1966 game. John Ferguson scored second goal for league champion Habs. Photographer: Mac Juster, Montreal Star. Dated April 9, 1966.
Postmedia files Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau (left) celebrates a 1968 Stanley Cup playoff hat trick with his coach, Hector (Toe) Blake. He is wearing Blake's famous fedora. CREDIT: MONTREAL STAR, MAC JUSTER
Postmedia files Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau (left) celebrates a 1968 Stanley Cup playoff hat trick with his coach, Hector (Toe) Blake. He is wearing Blake's famous fedora. CREDIT: MONTREAL STAR, MAC JUSTER
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens centreman Jean Beliveau kisses the Conn Smythe Trophy on May 1, 1965 as the inaugural winner of the annual trophy awarded to the NHL's most valuable player in the post-season. Earlier that night in the Canadiens' Stanley Cup-clinching 4-0 Game 7 win over Chicago, Beliveau set an NHL playoff record that still stands with the fastest winning goal in regulation time: 14 seconds into the first period.
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens centreman Jean Beliveau kisses the Conn Smythe Trophy on May 1, 1965 as the inaugural winner of the annual trophy awarded to the NHL's most valuable player in the post-season. Earlier that night in the Canadiens' Stanley Cup-clinching 4-0 Game 7 win over Chicago, Beliveau set an NHL playoff record that still stands with the fastest winning goal in regulation time: 14 seconds into the first period.
Postmedia Getty Images MONTREAL -- 1970's: Jean Beliveau #4 of the Montreal Canadiens poses for a photo. (Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)
Postmedia Getty Images MONTREAL -- 1970's: Jean Beliveau #4 of the Montreal Canadiens poses for a photo. (Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)
Postmedia Getty Images CANADA 1970's: Jean Beliveau #4 of The Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)
Postmedia Getty Images CANADA 1970's: Jean Beliveau #4 of The Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)
CP FILE--Wayne Gretzky of the Brantford, Ont. team meets hockey great Jean Beliveau at the Quebec City Peewee hockey tournament in this Feb., 1974 file photo. The puck drops Wednesday for the 50th edition of the illustrious Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, an event renowned for its monster crowds and for staging the early chapters of some of hockey's greatest legends. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Le Journal de Quebec-Files
CP FILE--Wayne Gretzky of the Brantford, Ont. team meets hockey great Jean Beliveau at the Quebec City Peewee hockey tournament in this Feb., 1974 file photo. The puck drops Wednesday for the 50th edition of the illustrious Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, an event renowned for its monster crowds and for staging the early chapters of some of hockey's greatest legends. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Le Journal de Quebec-Files
Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian Press files Former Montreal Canadiens hockey legend and honourary captain of the Canadian Olympic hockey team Jean Beliveau shows his Olympic ring at a ceremony Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Montreal.
Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian Press files Former Montreal Canadiens hockey legend and honourary captain of the Canadian Olympic hockey team Jean Beliveau shows his Olympic ring at a ceremony Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Montreal.
IAN BARRETT / The Canadian Press files Former Montreal Canadiens hockey captain Jean Beliveau strums a donated guitar while announcing the first hockey souvenir auction to benefit his charitable foundation, at the site of the old Forum, in Monteal on Thursday, February 14, 2008.
IAN BARRETT / The Canadian Press files Former Montreal Canadiens hockey captain Jean Beliveau strums a donated guitar while announcing the first hockey souvenir auction to benefit his charitable foundation, at the site of the old Forum, in Monteal on Thursday, February 14, 2008.
Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press files Hockey great Jean Beliveau, left, presents Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta with the Jean Beliveau trophy prior to an NHL pre-season hockey game between the Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes in Montreal, Saturday, September 21, 2013.
Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press files Hockey great Jean Beliveau, left, presents Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta with the Jean Beliveau trophy prior to an NHL pre-season hockey game between the Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes in Montreal, Saturday, September 21, 2013.
Jacques Boissinot / The Canadian Press files NHL legend Jean Beliveau of the Canadiens de Montreal, displays his medal after he was named as Grand officer of the Ordre National du Quebec during a ceremony where 34 people were honoured, Thursday June 3, 2010 at the legislature in Quebec City.
Jacques Boissinot / The Canadian Press files NHL legend Jean Beliveau of the Canadiens de Montreal, displays his medal after he was named as Grand officer of the Ordre National du Quebec during a ceremony where 34 people were honoured, Thursday June 3, 2010 at the legislature in Quebec City.
IAN BARRETT / The Canadian Press files Prime Minister Stephen Harper (right) visits Jean Beliveau prior to a charity dinner at the Bell Centre in honour of the former Montreal Canadiens hockey great, in Montreal on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
IAN BARRETT / The Canadian Press files Prime Minister Stephen Harper (right) visits Jean Beliveau prior to a charity dinner at the Bell Centre in honour of the former Montreal Canadiens hockey great, in Montreal on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
Paul Chiasson / The Canadian Press files Hockey legend Jean Beliveau, right, presents Montreal Canadiens' Patrice Brisebois with the Jean Beliveau trophy for his charitable endeavours and implication in the community after announcing his retirement Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Montreal.
Paul Chiasson / The Canadian Press files Hockey legend Jean Beliveau, right, presents Montreal Canadiens' Patrice Brisebois with the Jean Beliveau trophy for his charitable endeavours and implication in the community after announcing his retirement Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Montreal.
Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press files FILE--Montreal Canadiens' hockey great Jean Beliveau, is shown during an interview about his career with the Canadiens at his home in St. Lambert, Quebec, Wednesday, Nov., 25, 2009.
Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press files FILE--Montreal Canadiens' hockey great Jean Beliveau, is shown during an interview about his career with the Canadiens at his home in St. Lambert, Quebec, Wednesday, Nov., 25, 2009.
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens' Yvan Cournoyer jumps for joy to celebrate a winning goal against Chicago Black Hawks goalie Denis DeJordy at the Montreal Forum in February 1968. Kneeling behind the net (left) is Chicago's Bobby Hull, with Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau also celebrating.
Postmedia files Montreal Canadiens' Yvan Cournoyer jumps for joy to celebrate a winning goal against Chicago Black Hawks goalie Denis DeJordy at the Montreal Forum in February 1968. Kneeling behind the net (left) is Chicago's Bobby Hull, with Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau also celebrating.
Postmedia files Former Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau stands beside a sculpture of himself at the inauguration of the Canadiens Centennial Plaza Thursday, December 4, 2008. The event was part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the storied hockey club. (THE GAZETTE/John Kenney)
Postmedia files Former Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau stands beside a sculpture of himself at the inauguration of the Canadiens Centennial Plaza Thursday, December 4, 2008. The event was part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the storied hockey club. (THE GAZETTE/John Kenney)
Andre Pichette / The Canadian Press files The NHL lost a true legend when Jean Beliveau died Tuesday. In this file photo, the former Montreal captain waves to the crowd during a tribute for his 25 years with the Canadiens before their game with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday Oct. 18, 2003 in Montreal.
Andre Pichette / The Canadian Press files The NHL lost a true legend when Jean Beliveau died Tuesday. In this file photo, the former Montreal captain waves to the crowd during a tribute for his 25 years with the Canadiens before their game with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday Oct. 18, 2003 in Montreal.

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Andre Pichette / The Canadian Press files The NHL lost a true legend when Jean Beliveau died Tuesday. In this file photo, the former Montreal captain waves to the crowd during a tribute for his 25 years with the Canadiens before their game with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday Oct. 18, 2003 in Montreal.

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