The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that they would pay tribute to their former captain Pierre Turgeon.
Turgeon, who will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 13, will be the subject of a ceremony before the November 14 game against the Calgary Flames, during which he will be added to the ring. honor of the Habs.
The former first overall pick was acquired by the Canadian in April 1995. He played 104 games over three seasons with CH, becoming their 25e captain in December 1995.
In his only full season with the Canadiens, he collected 96 points, including 38 goals, in 80 games.
In 19 seasons in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, the New York Islanders, the Canadiens, the St. Louis Blues, the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche, the skater from Rouyn-Noranda played 1,294 games, collecting 1327 points, including 515 goals.
He added 35 goals and 62 assists in 109 playoff games.