St-Louis was a longtime fan of the five-time Stanley Cup champion, whom he affectionately called his "first favorite player" and described as "electrifying" in every sense of the word.
The 46-year-old fondly recalled watching Lafleur play on TV alongside his family, which ultimately helped spark his passion for the sport.
"My memory of Guy is when he carried the puck at full speed. It's his hair in the wind. When he carried the puck, it was as if he was saying, 'I'm going to score a goal.' He had authority and confidence, and the whole building stood up," remembered St-Louis. "Even when we were watching games in the living room, when Guy started going, we stood up because something exciting was definitely going to happen. That's the memory I have of Guy, him skating without his helmet. He was a superhero."
A "superhero" with unparalleled work ethic and class who the Habs' bench boss held in the highest regard - both as an athlete and a person.
When asked about the legacy that Lafleur leaves behind, St-Louis delivered a meaningful reply.
"Guy didn't just make an impact with his statistics. Guy was the face of the Canadiens. He wasn't just the face of the Canadiens because of his play. I heard he was here four hours before a game. He was a pro. He played with a lot of passion. If he didn't score one night, he'd ask Michel Larocque to show up early the next morning so he could shoot 200 pucks before practice," mentioned St-Louis. "It's not just talent that made Guy Lafleur's career. The more I hear the alumni talk and listen to their stories about him, you realize that. When you talk about his impact, he helped all the young players coming up after him who saw him do that."