🇨🇦 Marchand’s Bold Claim Sparks Outrage
He added:
Tkachuk Responds: “That’s Flat-Out Disrespectful”
League Captains and Stars Join the Chorus
- Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers):
- Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs):
- Roman Josi (Nashville Predators – Switzerland):
Fan Reaction: Polarizing and Passionate
- Many Canadian fans supported Marchand, agreeing that hockey is “in Canada’s blood” and criticizing the NHL for becoming too “Americanized.”
- Meanwhile, fans from the U.S. and around the world expressed anger and disappointment.
NHL League Office Responds
Marchand Doubles Down: “I Won’t Apologize”
Analysts Weigh In: “Wrong Message, Wrong Era”
A Bigger Question: Who Does the NHL Belong To?
Conclusion: A Divide Exposed, A Lesson Learned?
