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Arguably the best defenseman in NHL as well as Habs history, the Montreal native preceded Bobby Orr in revolutionizing the way the backline position is played. The first offensive-defenseman, Harvey's superb puck control fueled the Habs' five straight Cups. The captain also won the Norris Trophy as the league's top blueliner four years in a row and seven times overall during his 18-year career, a total that is second to Orr's eight.

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