Jean-Guy Talbot

Jean-Guy Talbot (July 11, 1932 – February 22, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League. Born in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, he was the son of Willie Talbot, a steamfitter.

Talbot made his NHL debut with the Montreal Canadiens during the 1954–55 season. Over thirteen seasons with the Canadiens he was named an NHL All-Star six times and was part of a dynasty that won seven Stanley Cup championships. He left Montreal after the 1966–67 season. In 1967–68 he played briefly for the Minnesota North Stars and the Detroit Red Wings before being acquired by the St. Louis Blues, with whom he remained until 1970. He spent his final playing season with the Buffalo Sabres.

Talbot began his coaching career with the Denver Spurs of the Western Hockey League, winning the Lester Patrick Cup in 1972. He then served as head coach of the St. Louis Blues from 1972 to 1974. In 1975 he coached the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics of the World Hockey Association until the team folded in early 1976. His final head coaching position was with the New York Rangers during the 1977–78 season.