Maxim Lapierre - Habs super-pest pushes opponents to the max

Maxim Lapierre loves scoring goals, but the native of Saint-Leonard, Que., is equally excited when he entices opponents into taking undisciplined penalties.

The 24-year-old thrives in his role as an agitator, but last season he emerged as much more than a one-dimensional player. Lapierre tallied 15 goals and 28 points in 79 games in 2008-09.

He also developed into one of the Canadiens most responsible forwards, finishing the year plus-9 while playing against the leagues top lines.

In 2009-10 Lapierre looks to further develop his role on the Habs, while remaining infuriating to play against. Ryan Dixon takes a closer look at the progression of super-pest Maxim Lapierre.

REPORTER: Ryan Dixon | PRODUCER: Ted Cooper

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[FedorEm33]

Max knows exactly what he is doing when he doesn't fight. Who the hell cares what Pierre McGuire thinks? Max is an agitator not a fighter.

[40maxim]

I love that he found his new home with the Canucks, see you next year Max

[MissZDrewBieber]

i miss Lappy in MTL ;(

[movifreek]

welcome to Vancouver Max!

[BostonGarden]

Monsieur Cheap Shot traded out of Montreal for a scrub.

[Zac14forever]

@Jamilofere yeah vive lapierre :D

[FuturePBABowler]

Yep. Basically the same type of player as Sean Avery, only Lapierre isn't universally hated.

[OTHfanTwiHard123]

c beau maxim!! XD c drole quils peuvent meme po prononcer bien son nom :P RESTE AEKK LES CANADIENS LAPIERRE!!!

[Jamilofere]

Lâche pas Max!!! Ta place dans la NHL y a juste toi qui peut la faire.