"For over 50 years, in his beloved Montreal, Red Fisher was unrivaled in hockey journalism - the authoritative English voice of news about the Canadiens and the National Hockey League," Commissioner Bettman said.
"Red had a remarkable passion for the sport and a remarkable compassion for the men who played it. Red's words were important because nobody knew the game or the players or the executives better. In addition to being a master storyteller, on a personal level, he was a friend and counsellor. He was a monumental presence in our world and the NHL family grieves his passing. We send condolences to his family, friends and all who were touched by him."
