The Montreal Canadiens are the most successful team in the history of the NHL. While they have not been able to add to their total of 24 Stanley Cups (23 as members of the NHL) since 1993, they have been the glamour franchise of professional hockey.
When it comes to North American sports championships, the Canadiens are in a class with Major League Baseball's New York Yankees and the NBA's Boston Celtics. No NFL team has won more than the Green Bay Packers, but 13 championships really doesn't compare with the Canadiens' impressive total.
In addition to the glory of winning the Stanley Cup , the Canadiens have had a tremendous honor roll of superstars. Coming off their first trip to the playoffs in four seasons, here is a look at the 10 best players in the history of the franchise.