The Jean Beliveau Tribute Was As Classy As You'd Expect

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The sell-out streak was over at the Molson Centre last night when the Montreal Canadiens took the ice.

And it was over on purpose...

The team left one seat empty- Jean Beliveau's

There was a 45-minute tribute for the hockey legend that included his widow, Elise...

And it was as classy and elegant as you would think it would be...

Tim Thompson's Tribute To Jean Beliveau

((HT: Tim Thompson his own self))

For those of you unaware, Tim Thompson is the video conscience of TV hockey presentation in Canada.

He cut the "Hockey Night in Canada" intros and has now transitioned to the new contract...

Here's his ode to the Montreal Canadiens' Jean Beliveau

4, Jean Beliveau from HockeyFilms on Vimeo.