Lafleur : The Legend

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A celebration of one of the most electric and magnetic hockey players of all timethe incomparable Guy Lafleurin the words of his peers and admirers, from Joe Sakic to Chris Nilan.

Foreword by Wayne Gretzky.

Guy Lafleur. The name alone sizzles on the tongue, eliciting memories of Lafleurs tremendous flow (in Quebec he is nicknamed The Demon Blond), his on-ice flair, his fiery play, and his incredible touch. He was fast and furious, the modern-day version of the legendary Maurice Rocket Richard. Lafleur played for the Canadiens during the Habss fabulous seventies era when they won multiple Stanley Cups. Lafleur was the 70s, from his wardrobe to his hairstyle to his sideburns. He not only fought for the league lead in scoringhe was known to go to discos and even put out his own disco album. He absolutely mesmerized a generation of fans, changed the culture, and has influenced future draft classes ever for a generation.

For the first time, authors Steven Finn (who played with Lafleur) and Pierre Gince reveal an intimate portrait of Lafleur, the player and the man, in the words of those who enjoyed him, or who spent all their ice time pointlessly chasing him down the wing. Every chapter evokes different memories of the man nicknamed in English Canada as The Flower. Gilbert Perreault, who battled Lafleur at centre for almost two decades, is here. As is Scotty Bowman, who coached Lafleur, and Larry Robinson and Serge Savard, the Hall of Fame defencemen who skated behind him. Joe Sakic and Steven Finn recount their days playing with Lafleur when he was a Quebec Nordique. Lanny McDonald and Darryl Sittler share their thoughts on Lafleurs rivalry with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In all, there are forty profiles by forty prominent players, coaches, family, and media, all of whom admired le Demon Blond.