Guy Carbonneau is a Canadian hockey legend who is best known for his long and successful career as a player and coach in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born in Sept-Iles, Quebec and began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. Carbonneau was drafted 44th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play for the Canadiens for the majority of his career.

Carbonneau was known for his defensive prowess and was a three-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the best defensive forward in the NHL. He was also a three-time Stanley Cup champion, winning the Cup with the Canadiens in 1986 and 1993, and with the Dallas Stars in 1999. Carbonneau was named captain of the Canadiens in 1989 and held the position until his retirement in 1994.

After retiring as a player, Carbonneau went on to become a coach in the NHL. He was an assistant coach with the Canadiens from 1997 to 2000 and then became the head coach of the Stars from 2002 to 2006. He returned to the Canadiens as head coach in 2006 and led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2008. Carbonneau was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019.

Throughout his career, Carbonneau was known for his leadership, determination, and dedication to the game of hockey. He was a respected player and coach who was admired by his peers and fans alike. Carbonneau's legacy will live on for many years to come.

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