Canadiens great Elmer Lach deserves to be in rafters with Rocket, Blake

By RED FISHER, The Gazette

MONTREAL – Your Canadiens will be holding a one-of-a-kind gala on Dec. 5, one day after the franchise celebrates its 100th birthday.

The rich and famous from business and politics will be there at this black-tie affair, rubbing shoulders with many of the players of the past who have brought so many Stanley Cups home since Dec. 4, 1909.

What, however, is a birthday party without surprises? I cannot crawl into the minds of the people responsible for this night reserved for the celebration of excellence, but one comes to mind.

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