NHL reporters honor legendary journalist who just passed away in the most amazing way possible

We reported yesterday that Red Fisher, one of the most respected and legendary hockey writers, passed away at the age of 91. He covered the Montreal Canadiens for 57 years, and had a tremendous impact on generations of hockey writers.

There has been an outpouring of support from the whole hockey community on Friday, when the tragic news was announced Michael Farber, one of Fisher's former colleagues.

Before Saturday night's game opposing the Habs and the Boston Bruins, a bunch of NHL reporters decided to honor Fisher in the most amazing way possible:

Toast to a legend: Media, broadcasters and #Habs executives raise a shot of Chivas to toast late Red Fisher before tonight's game #RIPRedFisher pic.twitter.com/fsHEot0e5k
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) January 20, 2018

It is needless to say Fisher was a fan of whisky: he apparently took a shot of Chivas prior to each game!

To Red. pic.twitter.com/OQ1T2DuEAg
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) January 20, 2018

Red’s Seat 62 is set and ready for tonight’s Bell Centre game #RIPRedFisher pic.twitter.com/JQJ0x0NEtD
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) January 20, 2018

We are ready for Red Fisher’s toast by his peers and friends in the media and #Habs organization. #RIPRedFisher pic.twitter.com/GaQuBaci5U
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 20, 2018

The Montreal Canadiens also held a very touching tribute to Fisher, just minutes before the puck drop:

Canadiens Red Fisher Tribute
Prior to puck drop, the Canadiens de Montréal held a very touching tribute for the legendary Red Fisher.
Posted by Sportsnet on Saturday, January 20, 2018

We would like to offer our sincere condolences once again to the family and friends in this difficult time.