Lafleur

The Legend

Steven Finn, Pierre Gince

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Simon & Schuster
14 October 2025

Biography: sport; Ice hockey

A celebration of one of the most electric and magnetic hockey players of all time—the incomparable Guy Lafleur—in the words of his peers and admirers, from Joe Sakic to Chris Nilan.

Foreword by Wayne Gretzky.

Guy Lafleur. The name alone sizzles on the tongue, eliciting memories of Lafleur’s tremendous flow (in Quebec he is nicknamed “The Demon Blond”), his on-ice flair, his fiery play, and his incredible touch. He was fast and furious, the modern-day version of the legendary Maurice “Rocket” Richard. Lafleur played for the Canadiens during the Habs’s fabulous seventies era when they won multiple Stanley Cups. Lafleur was the ’70s, from his wardrobe to his hairstyle to his sideburns. He not only fought for the league lead in scoring—he was known to go to discos and even put out his own disco album. He absolutely mesmerized a generation of fans, changed the culture, and has influenced future draft classes ever for a generation.

For the first time, authors Steven Finn (who played with Lafleur) and Pierre Gince reveal an intimate portrait of Lafleur, the player and the man, in the words of those who enjoyed him, or who spent all their ice time pointlessly chasing him down the wing. Every chapter evokes different memories of the man nicknamed in English Canada as The Flower. Gilbert Perreault, who battled Lafleur at centre for almost two decades, is here. As is Scotty Bowman, who coached Lafleur, and Larry Robinson and Serge Savard, the Hall of Fame defencemen who skated behind him. Joe Sakic and Steven Finn recount their days playing with Lafleur when he was a Quebec Nordique. Lanny McDonald and Darryl Sittler share their thoughts on Lafleur’s rivalry with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In all, there are forty profiles by forty prominent players, coaches, family, and media, all of whom admired le Demon Blond.

By: Steven Finn, Pierre Gince
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781668204061
ISBN 10: 1668204061
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steven Finn played twelve years in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Los Angeles Kings. He spent ten of those years were with the Nordiques, where he was cocaptain with Guy Lafleur. Today, he is a successful entrepreneur, sports analyst, and public speaker. Pierre Gince is a communications strategist. Founding President of Mesure Média, he regularly comments on the effect of the media on the reputation of companies, brands, and personalities. He is also the coauthor of Robert Bourassa and Us, René Lévesque and Us, as well as Félix Leclerc and Us.

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Lafleur

The Legend

Steven Finn, Pierre Gince

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