Even though the city hasn’t seen a Stanley Cup parade since 1993, Montreal still bleeds hockey. Article content

It’s a place where players are deified, arenas are packed, sweaters are omnipresent and media is in abundance. It’s big business, but also close to our hearts. The sport unites us beyond the daily disagreements of language and bike paths. Forget “bonjour-hi” — the standard introduction in this city is more often than not “how about the Habs?” Article content Article content

With the Canadiens ever closer to returning to prominence — along with the Victoire and Rocket building their own fan bases — Montreal’s passion for the sport is reaching a fever pitch. Sometimes it feels like the city’s rises and falls coincide with success on the ice.

So with that in mind, who are the

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