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Canadiens Honour Longtime Defenceman Andrei Markov with ‘Special’ Tribute
The Canadiens honored Markov with a ceremony featuring a tribute video and ovation after an eight-year delay following his departure over contract disputes.
- On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens staged a pre-game ceremony at the Bell Centre before puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets, publicly thanking longtime defenceman Andrei Markov after his exit eight years earlier.
- The honour follows Markov's 2017 departure after failed contract talks with then-general manager Marc Bergevin; Canadiens owner Geoff Molson invited him about three months ago, and Markov retired in 2020 after playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.
- Statistically and stylistically, Markov's career stood out as he recorded 572 points, tying Guy Lapointe for second among Montreal blue liners, despite playing just 20 games during injury-limited seasons.
- Accompanied by his family, Andrei Markov appeared emotional on the ice with Sonya, Vasilisa, and Alexander, visited his old dressing-room stall with his son Tuesday, and met prospect Ivan Demidov.
- A former sixth-round pick in 1998, Andrei Markov became a Canadiens draft steal, with former teammates praising his leadership and his strong bond with the fans and the city of Montreal.
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Canadiens honour longtime defenceman Andrei Markov with 'special' tribute
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Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: Sportsnet (English) In the Canadiens region: RDS (French) Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, Sportsnet+ Ahead of tonight’s game, the Montreal Canadiens will pay tribute to one of their best defencemen of the modern era. Andrei Markov will have his 990-game NHL career honoured in a ceremony at the Bell Centre. He had 572 points in his career… Source
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