Former enforcer Chris Nilan enjoyed three straight 15-goal seasons with the Habs from 1983-84 to 1985-86 and won the Stanley Cup in 1986. A much-beloved fan favorite throughout his 10 seasons in Montreal, Nilan has always loved taking part in the games and getting the chance to catch up with friends both old and new in the room.
"It's funny. When you meet up with guys you haven't played with, or you had played with and you haven't seen in quite a while, it's like old times; you don't miss a beat," outlined Nilan, who will be assuming coaching duties in this year's Tour after undergoing knee surgery last summer. "When we go out West, I see Brian Skrudland and he comes and plays some games. Seeing Skruey, it's like we never retired. We talk about the same things. Sometimes we talk about some different things, what they're doing now, but when you win a championship like we did together, you bond together forever, for life. No matter where and no matter when, when you come in contact with those guys, it's a special thing."