Chronicling the Legacy of Les Canadiens

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Meet Our Authors

Isabelle Lafleur

Isabelle Lafleur

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

Samuel Roy

Samuel Roy

Recent journalism grad and passionate Habs fan, focusing on fan culture and memorabilia.

Marc Bouchard

Marc Bouchard

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

David Cohen

David Cohen

Meticulous researcher dedicated to preserving and detailing the Habs' extensive legacy.

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