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Jean Béliveau: Captain, Class, and Legend
History & Legacy

Jean Béliveau: Captain, Class, and Legend

Jean Béliveau: Captain, Class, and Legend Within the pantheon of the Montreal Canadiens, a franchise defined by its unparalleled history and…

Oct 1, 2025
Executive Summary
Legendary Players

Executive Summary

Executive Summary This case study examines the unparalleled coaching tenure of Scotty Bowman with the Montreal Canadiens, a period that repr…

Sep 27, 2025

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Samuel Roy

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Chloé Tremblay

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Isabelle Lafleur

Isabelle Lafleur

Storyteller specializing in the human stories behind the legends and iconic moments.

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Marc Bouchard

Former journalist covering the Canadiens for 30 years, author of two books on the franchise.

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