It was common knowledge that he smoked between periods.I was surprised to learn he is or was a heavy smoker.
I thought you wanted to talk about Lafleur and smoking. Now you bring up another player and drinking.alcohol still appears to be a problem with at least one player.
No he would have been 39 in 1990.His physical skills dropped off significantly at the end of the 70's.
The smoking cut short his career, he could have easily played into the 90's had he not. In his last year as a hockey player, Larry Robinson lo0st to his former team in 1993.
Guy Lafleur is actually younger than Big Bird but I get your point.No he would have been 39 in 1990. The players were getting faster and stronger.
In his first 3 years in the NHL, he wore a helmet and struggled offensively as he failed to live up to the hype. He ditched the helmet in his 4th year and became a superstar, he was the first player to score 50 goals and 100 points in 6 consecutive seasons.Watching Lafleur skate with his hair being blown back was the best argument against helmets.
You are obviously smoking something as well. Lafleur has a career was considerably longer than most players, smoking not withstanding, and he was the first player to score 50 goals and 100 points in six straight seasons. He started in 1971 and in his 12th season in 1983/84 he scored 30 goals. Some drop off. For most of the 70's he was one of the most exciting players in hockey.His physical skills dropped off significantly at the end of the 70's.
The smoking cut short his career, he could have easily played into the 90's had he not. In his last year as a hockey player, Larry Robinson lo0st to his former team in 1993.
You have good taste in hockey players. Don't forget the Roadrunner, Yvan Cournoyer in that group too.Yes Dart, I understand that even back in the days when he was playing for the Canadiens, he was a regular smoker!
Hope he recovers well because he was actually one of my favorite players along with others like Steve Shutt, Jean Belliveau etc etc.....
Imagine if the Canadiens had drafted Mike Bossy in 1977. Apparently, he was passed over because all he does is score 60 goals a year.The team that won 4 straight , IMO, was the greatest team ever, (They would have kicked Oiler and Islanders ass) , 12 players are in the HOF from the 70's team: