The NHL Mourns Marc Messier, a Legend Who Defined an Era

The hockey world is grappling with the loss of one of the greatest players and most influential figures the sport has ever produced. Messier's impact on the game transcended his Hall of Fame resume, shaping how the sport was played and how champions were built across multiple decades. The Canadiens and the entire NHL are paying tribute to a man whose fingerprints are all over the modern game, from Edmonton to New York to Vancouver.