Today we mourn not only the loss of the backbone of one of ice hockey's greatest dynasties of all time, we also mourn a family man, a considerate citizen and a gentleman who has had a profound impact on our lives and on our society for several generations, says Canadiens owner Geoff Molson.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney writes in a post on social media that few people have given more for Canada than what Ken Dryden has done. "Rest in peace", writes Carney.
The player career ended as early as 1979, at the age of 31. After the career, Dryden worked in TV and later got leading roles within Toronto Maple Leafs. After leaving Toronto, he entered politics where he became a minister in Paul Martin's government 2004–2006.
Ken Dryden became 78 years old.
