Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: Well liked in Montreal , VÃ zina was often seen as the best player on the ice for the Canadiens , and was respected by his teammates , who considered him the spiritual leader of the team .
Simplified: Well liked in Montreal , VÃ zina was often seen as the best player on the ice for the Canadiens , and was respected by his teammates , who considered him a leader of the team .