Maurice Richard: Histoire d'un Canadien Page #3

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it'll be on the injuries list.

Our sources say he broke his ankle.

The kind of break that never heals.

The kind that put an end

to the career and life

of the great Howie Morenz.

Frank, it's Tommy Gorman.

Have I got a deal for you:

Maurice Richard.

Yeah, well, he's got eleven points.

He's tough as nails.

He'd be good for Detroit.

And what about Boston?

Dick, we signed a lemon.

I signed a lemon.

At the Forum, Dick Irvin

could not hide his dismay.

It didn't take much

for the Habs coach to admit

that Richard is too frail

to play in the NHL.

Richard's career will be limited

to a measly 5 goals and 6 assists.

What a lousy team!

Richard's a bum!

They sure missed the boat with him.

Money wasted on a loser!

He's a washout!

RICHARD TOO FRAIL

They're vultures!

I'm pregnant.

I'll make supper.

Lucille?

Lucille?

Did I hear right?

Yes.

It's only a rough patch.

You'll see.

1943-1944 Season

Come on, let's show

some piss and vinegar out there!

Come on. Get it over here,

for chrissake!

Come on, Toe.

Let's go.

You've been drinking?

A fine. For drinking.

Now,

gentlemen,

I would like you to think

about what is so difficult

about putting...

this little thing...

into that great big thing.

Coach, it hasn't been-

Mr. Blake!

As soon as you stop

turning a bright shade a yellow

every time you should be going

in the corner for the puck,

you'll be allowed

to speak in this room.

Now,

those of you

who do not understand

the importance of winning...

those who think

that this is only a game...

are invited to leave this team.

Alright.

Richard, you'll be sitting

this one out.

That's what I want!

I married a winner.

Can I meet him?

I'll come to all your games.

You don't get it.

They're letting my contract run out.

I'll watch every goal you score.

I'll be there.

I'll be so proud.

Maybe I am just a machinist.

Maurice...

Will you come watch me

sweep the shop floor?

Will you be proud then?

They don't give me a chance!

How can I prove myself

if I can't play?

Richard?

People are saying

you're a waste of money.

A waste of money!

You're playing tonight.

Put on something nice.

I'm playing.

We've had some bad times,

Senator, but something's changed.

Everybody's in top shape.

Blake, Bibeau, Lach, Bouchard.

And Maurice?

He's been off for two weeks now.

Yeah, Maurice is doing great.

It'd be a good time to trade him.

Trade him? Tommy...

What are you saying?

He got hurt again last night.

No, he wasn't.

He dislocated his shoulder.

They put it back in place.

He finished the game.

What are you saying?

You were there.

You saw the game.

Open your-

He's playing better hockey.

With a little bit of money,

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