This edition of the Hidden Game is dedicated to Patrick Roy and Mario Tremblay. Article content

It was 30 years ago on Tuesday that former Canadiens goaltender Roy played his final game for Montreal , allowed to hang out to dry — and embarrassed in the process — by Tremblay, who was the head coach at the time but clearly in over his head and unqualified for the position. Article content Article content

Roy allowed nine Detroit goals during an 11-1 loss before being removed by Tremblay at the Forum. Roy told Ronald Corey, team president at the time and seated directly behind the bench, he had played his last game for the Canadiens. Four days later, Roy was part of a multi-player trade to Colorado .

Where are we going with all this — other than the obvious history lesson?

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