Habs to honor Robinson and Gainey.

The Montreal Canadiens organization has revealed yesterday the identity of the two players who will see their number retired and elevated to the roof of the Bell centre this winter. An ultimate honor that is well deserved for those two ex-players.

The number 19 of the legendary defensemen Larry Robinson will be retired in a pre-game ceremony on November 19th 2007. Selected by Montreal in 1971, Robinson played 17 seasons with the Habs collecting 2 Norris trophies, 1 Conn Smythe trophy and 6 Stanley cups during his career. In 1384 NHL games, Robinson totals 208 goals and 750 assists.

As for the number 23 of Bob Gainey, his jersey retirement is scheduled for February 23rd. Montreal's 1973 first round pick played 16 seasons, a total of 1160 games played. Gainey's offensive output was not his primary focus as his 239 goals and 263 assists are showing. Gainey's playing style inspired the NHL to create the Frank Selke trophy. A trophy that Gainey won the first 4 years of it's existence. He also won the Conn Smythe trophy in 1979. Only Jean Beliveau was captain of the Montreal Canadiens for a longer period of time than Bob Gainey during the entire Habs history.

A honor well deserved for those two ex-players.