Kelly McCrimmon responds after critical remarks from Jonathan Marchessault
Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon responds to Jonathan Marchessault's departure with strong words today.
Yesterday, Marchessault disclosed that he believed the Golden Knights did not present him with a fair contract offer before the July 1st free agency deadline. He expressed feeling excluded from the team's future plans, despite winning the Conn Smythe Trophy just two years ago.
McCrimmon responded today, offering no specifics to justify his decision but dismissing Marchessault's remarks, attributing them to Marchessault's personality.
Marchessault was arguably the most adored Golden Knight last season, rivaled only by Marc-Andre Fleury, who the team traded away for minimal return a year after winning the Vezina Trophy. Understandably, Knights fans are displeased with how the team has handled its star players.
And they are letting him walk out the door after he continuously expressed a willingness and desire to stay.
Unconscionable.
In addition, Marchessault holds the top spot in the franchise for nearly every skater statistic that the league monitors.
-Goals
-Points
-Games Played
-Shots
-Game-winning Goals
-Overtime Goals
-Power Play Points
-Playoff Goals
-Playoff Points
-Playoff Games Played
-Playoff +/-
-Playoff Shots
This represents another strategic play by the Golden Knights. Who will be the next player to exit the team amid controversy?
Source: House of Hockey
Kelly McCrimmon claps back after harsh comments from Jonathan Marchessault
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JUILLET 2 | 374 ANSWERS Kelly McCrimmon responds after critical remarks from Jonathan Marchessault Do you believe Kelly McCrimmon and the Vegas Golden Knights will come to regret their decision to allow Jonathan Marchessault to leave in free agency? | ||
| Yes | 321 | 85.8 % |
| No | 53 | 14.2 % |
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