The Canadian wants to play games in Paris

More and more, NHL teams are touring the world to play games.

First of all, it’s fun for the players and club members, who get to travel and discover a region elsewhere in the world.

Clubs gain international exposure, which is also important. And clearly, financially, it’s a win-win situation: otherwise, it wouldn’t happen.

For the cities that host NHL games, it’s a way of injecting millions of dollars into their reception-or is Quebec City the only one to do so?

And for the NHL, it opens up new markets.

Of course, the Canadiens are a superb marketing tool for the NHL, given the franchise’s history. And when you consider that the club would like to play in France, the NHL must be pleased.

Because yes, Geoff Molson still wants to go to Paris with his team, to play games there.

I don’t need to tell you that Paris is a French-speaking city. Sending the Canadiens, the NHL’s Francophone team, there would obviously be a hell of a publicity coup.

Still, there are questions to be asked. The first is whether the CH would play regular-season games or preseason games. Both are done in the NHL.

Then there’s the question of when.

Originally, the CH, who don’t go to Europe very often, thought they might be able to go next year. But in the end, they’ll have to wait until at least 2025-2026, two years from now. The club will be a better place in two years, after all.

The guys had better practice their French – ah pis laissez faire.

En rafale

– Ah well.

Someone farted during Andrei Vasilevskiy’s press briefing… and it made for a funny moment.

(every time I hear a fart, I’m 12 and laughing. Sorry) https://t.co/iks9a73N1i

– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) December 5, 2023

– Happy reading.

Patrick Kane, in the six months since his rare hip surgery, “has reset the whole recovery timeline” – and not just for hockey players.

I talked to his surgeon about the procedure, the rehab and what it means for Kane (and others).

https://t.co/QNiOQafMKR

– Sean Gentille (@seangentille) December 5, 2023

– Good listening.

The Triple Threat on a Tuesday? Yep! On the menu this week:

Puka Nacua and my Rams are BACK
“Buy or Sell” with @P_OPoulin
Arber Xhekaj’s future with the CH
@HeyImEmil talks about Zach LaVine

On all your favorite platforms! : https://t.co/hIbNUCX6cI

– Félix Forget (@FForget_LTM) December 5, 2023

– A beautiful journey.

After 7 years in the professional ranks, Samuel Laberge finally played his first NHL game on November 30.

An example of resilience & persévérance The Quebecer was in Le Club du matin to discuss his career path. Entrevue https://t.co/jdk22f kWeU pic.twitter.com/XOxMYhS1PI

– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) December 5, 2023

– The Quebec goalkeeper is the talk of the town.

Here are my thoughts on the Canadiens’ ménage à trois:

Now that Montembeault is signed, long-term, and confirmed to stay beyond this season, and given his recent performances, the club needs to find a way to give him more games….

– Jeremy Filosa (@JeremyFilosa) December 5, 2023