-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 R.I.P. Quote MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player and assistant general manager André Boudrias on Tuesday in Whistler, BC at age 75. Born in Montreal on September 19, 1943, André was only 20 when he first suited up with the Canadiens in 1963-64. He would play seven games with the team over the next three years, recording six points, before moving to Minnesota. During his 12-year NHL career he played with the North Stars, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks where he was one of the team's top forwards. In 458 games with the Canucks, and one season as team captain, he recorded 388 points, including three 25-goal and 70-point seasons. André also played seasons with the Québec Nordiques in the defunct WHA. Following his playing days, Boudrias returned to the Canadiens as a scout before being promoted to the management team alongside Serge Savard. For 12 years he worked as assistant general manager playing a key role in the Canadiens Stanley Cup championships in 1986 and 1993. In 1994, he joined the New Jersey Devils organization where he spent two decades as a scout, helping built a team that captured the Holy Grail on three occasions, in 1995, 2000 and 2003. André Boudrias will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Ginette, and family members. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-mourn-the-loss-of-andre-boudrias/c-304542222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 RIP, super pest! He would thrive in todays NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very sad to hear this. Canucks legend. I wrote Mr Boudrias a letter approx 6 months ago and he wrote me back and signed my cards. Class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkingz Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 RIP Was not expecting to see this today. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 RIP. Was always a pleasure to watch him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 17 minutes ago, johngould21 said: RIP, super pest! He would thrive in todays NHL. Super Pest is so accurate. He could absolutely fly. Wicked shot. Always worked. I was at Selkirk College when the Canucks got their team. The college team had a small player by the name of LaLonde who reminded me of Boudrias. Such a pleasure to watch. I've used his name as a way to honor what he gave Canuck fans for many years. RIP Andre, always remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 RIP Captain Boudrias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 RIP I loved watching him play at the Coliseum......awww the good old days of hockey !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very sad news. He was one of the best Canucks in those early days. Held the record for assists in a season for a very long time until Henrik finally beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodon Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 RIP. Was one to watch....(love the uniform though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow, sad news: was a great player and emotional leader for our team during those tough early years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Just an FYI............. Jim Robson will be on TSN 1040 just after 2pm today to chat about Andre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Sad to hear this... he was a real competitor and leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks Andre. You helped make the Canucks in the early days into a respectable team. He's part of the reason I still love the Stick in Rink look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDragon23 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Sad news. He was a hardworking SOB that was a hell of a leader. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 He was an unbelievable competitor, always giving his all. He and Kurtenbach were the undisputed leaders of the team in those early years. A real part of Canucks history has left us today and he will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure to watch him play. Condolences to his family and friends in this very difficult time. RIP Andre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Rick Blight said: He was an unbelievable competitor, always giving his all. He and Kurtenbach were the undisputed leaders of the team in those early years. We actually were in the fight for a playoff spot in our first year in the league before Kurtenbach went down with an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 RIP 'Super Pest'. Deserves to be in the Canucks Ring Of Honour in next season's 50th anniversary celebration. Reunited with Pat Quinn, Barry Wilkins and Wayne Maki up in Hockey Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 A favorite for us who got to see him play. Early days, grass root player, gave it all every game. Thank you for helping make this organization stick in the NHL.. without the early players that came to play hockey here, the game would have come and go in this city. Best Wishes to him on, and beyond in his travels, best wishes to his family here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuardian_ Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 au revoir mon ami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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