BREAKING: A very sad update on Guy Lafleur

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S. Harper
April 17, 2022 (0:40)

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It's been a sad few days of late with the passing NHL legend Mike Bossy, the NHL has been in mourning. This next piece of news isn't something you that you might not want to hear, especially if your a long-time Montreal Canadiens fan.

When you think of the Montreal Canadiens you think Maurice 'Rocket' Richard, Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau and you cant forget The original 'Flower' Guy Lefleur.

Speaking of Flower, unfortunately he's not doing well with his battle with lung cancer, a disease that's taken away so many people we love. Lafleur who's body is weak from cancer, still tries to help others with charities and other things in the Montreal community.

Lafleur just did a interview with the Montreal Gazzette about how he's doing:

"It's rough, it's painful.

My weight has dropped to 169 pounds. That doesn't make any sense."

Lafleur made the decision that he will no longer be taking any medications for treatment because he wants to enjoy the quality of life that he has left.

"I no longer take any medication. I dropped all that at Christmas. I want to have a good quality of life. I take life as is"

Lafleur also shared the following about his friend Mike Bossy:

"Mike was a really honest guy.

He was playing for his team, he was not a one man show . He was a guy who did everything to win. What was important to him was the victory."

"I'm proud to have rubbed shoulders with him with Team Canada (it was at the 1981 Canada Cup tournament). Mike had an influence on several players. Many young players were inspired by him."

Lafleur, a Canadiens legend, spent 14 of his 17 NHL seasons in Montreal. In 961 games played for the Canadiens, he had 518 goals and 728 assists for a total of 1,246 points, including 5 Stanley cups with Montreal. He is a member of the hockey hall of fame as well as having his number retired by the Canadiens.

Let's hope the best for Lafleur as we don't want to be losing another legend anytime soon.