Jean-Guy Pronovost: Canadiens Legend | NHL News

Jean-Guy Pronovost, a cornerstone of the Montreal Canadiens’ golden era, died at 90 — a man who won four Stanley Cups in his first four seasons and etched his name into hockey history with nearly 200 career points. His journey took him from Montreal to Boston, Detroit, and Minnesota, where he battled salary disputes, traded multiple times, and ultimately found success beyond the ice — coaching and owning fast-food chains. A true survivor of an evolving game, Pronovost’s legacy lives on as both a champion and a pioneer who navigated the rough-and-tumble world of early NHL professionalism.

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