Koivu under fire

In Montreal Saku Koivu is taking some heat because of his poor French. According to CBC News the Habs captain was criticized in front of a "reasonable accommodation" commission hearing. Apparently there is a bill in Quebec that insures people the right to be addressed in French.

The leader of the Parti Québécois, Pauline Marcois, even proposed that all non French-speaking Canadiens players should perhaps take lessons.

There are many foreign players who have had to take English lessons when coming to the NHL, not because of a law made to preserve the English language or to protect the people from being subjected to a strange language, but for the simple reason that they'd understand the coach and teammates. The interesting thing here is that in the Montreal dressing room, even though most players speak two or even three different languages, they communicate in English.

Koivu, who admits his French is sub-par at best, said that in no way should that reflect his commitment to the city of Montreal or the club. Vive le Fin!

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