Kelly McCrimmon fires back at Jonathan Marchessault's claims of disrespect
Jonathan Marchessault sent shockwaves through the league when he signed a five year deal with the Nashville Predators, leaving the Vegas Golden Knights.
In response to the signing, where he opted to leave the team he won the Conn Smythe trophy and Stanley Cup with, as well as where he was one of just a few remaining 'Misfits', which were the players from their expansion draft in 2017, Jonathan Marchessault told the media that he did not believe the Vegas Golden Knights tried enough to keep him.
Marchessault to @TSN_Sports on leaving Vegas- "The tough part is there wasn't really a decent offer on the table. I don't think they tried their best to keep me, but that's part of the business and they probably have other plans. That's the business we're in so you move on."
In an interview with SinBin Las Vegas however, Kelly McCrimmon refuted these claims, and said they were lies:
McCrimmon says "this couldn't be further from the truth" and he "disagrees" with it. Chalked it up to Marchessault being a fiery guy.
No one represents the Golden Knights more or better than Conn Smythe-winner, Jonathan Marchessault.
And they are letting him walk out the door after he continuously expressed a willingness and desire to stay.
Unconscionable.
Jonathan Marchessault is the franchise leader in...
-Goals
-Points
-Games Played
-Shots
-Game-winning Goals
-Overtime Goals
-Power Play Points
-Playoff Goals
-Playoff Points
-Playoff Games Played
-Playoff +/-
-Playoff Shots
This type of treatment to the epitome of a Golden Knight, and the most accomplished player in franchise history is not surprising considering the team's known recklessness with player moves. That doesn't make it hurt any less for Vegas fans, however.
Credit House of Hockey:
Kelly McCrimmon claps back after harsh comments from Jonathan Marchessault
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