Guy lapointe legends of hockey biography

One of the most underrated players in hockey history's eyes is Montreal Canadiens defenseman Guy Lapointe.

In his timeless classic book "The Game," Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden describes Guy Lapointe in this brilliant passage.

&#;In the early and mids, except for Bobby Orr, Guy Lapointe was the best defenceman in the NHL.

He was strong and powerful, an explosive skater with a hard, low shot, but what made him unique was the emotion he could bring to a game. During flat, lifeless stretches, uncalculated, he would suddenly erupt with enormous impatient fury, racing around the ice, daring and inspired on offence and defence, giving the game a new mood; turning it our way.

It is a rare ability, and even as (Denis) Potvin and Robinson matured in mid-decade to push him onto second all-star teams and beyond, it was a skill that even they couldn't match.&#;

That passage was highlighted this past weekend in Stu Cowen's piece for the Montreal Gazette a few days ago that campa