In a class by himself

[M. Beaux-Eaux]

Beliveau was simply the best - on and off the ice

RED FISHER
The Gazette

January 29, 2005

As long as anyone can remember, even before he was to become everything that was good about this Montreal Canadiens franchise, Jean Beliveau has been special.

Was there ever a player blessed with more grace on and off the ice? He was a quiet leader who led by example. He walked and skated tall - and always will be remembered that way. We rejoiced in his accomplishments and were left limp with grief when he was struck with adversity - on and off the ice.

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[Habs_fan_in_LA]

John Ferguson was my favorite player.
Rocket got me up out of my seat.
Howe was the best all-round player.
Gretzky was the great one.
Orr changed the way his position was played.
Lemieux overcame adversity.

If I'm asked who I would like my boys to grow up to be like, it's Jean Beliveau, both on and off the ice.