Marchessault would’ve said yes to the Nordiques (even though he said no to the Canadiens)
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In recent weeks, Jonathan Marchessault decided to say yes to a five-year offer from the Nashville Predators. The Québécois also had the option of signing with the Habs, but did not.
The pressure of the Montreal market worked against the Habs, as did the value of the offer. And when you decide to sign Steven Stamkos somewhere, it’s a good idea…
But did you know that the Québécois would have liked to play in… Québec?
Jonathan Marchessault’s pride was stung by the Vegas Golden Knights’ decision. My hat’s off to him for talking about it so frankly. He’s likely to make a splash in Nashville
– Eric Leblanc (@eleblancRDS)
It’s also worth mentioning that Marchessault seems to really resent the Golden Knights for the way the whole thing ended. He got no word from his bosses and the club just moved on.
So he’s realized that you always have to prove yourself, and he intends to show the folks in Vegas that they made a mistake. He really talks like a guy who’s hurting after losing his place in a market he loved.
It’s interesting to listen to him talk, as he doesn’t systematically pull out the sacrosanct tape when it’s time to talk.
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