Guest thefooligan5 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I realize this is probably going to be discussed in the Koivu thread but I thought it would be a good general question for the board as it was also presented on the TSN website. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=221847&hubname=nhl so what do you think? Personally I think it is up to the player whether or not he chooses to be fluent in both french and english. Obviously, learning french will win you brownie points with the montreal media but as long as the player is a good leader and has a good heart (ie - look at the work koivu has done for the montreal community) it shouldn't matter what language he speaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChriS_HigGinS#1 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I said no. As I brought up on the french side, the captain of the team is here to guide our players to victory and unltimatly the Stanley Cup. It has nothing to do with impressing the media with your ability to speak french. Most of the players on our team are english so there is no conflict within the locker room and in my opinion that's what counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevesaku Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I said no. As I brought up on the french side, the captain of the team is here to guide our players to victory and unltimatly the Stanley Cup. It has nothing to do with impressing the media with your ability to speak french. Most of the players on our team are english so there is no conflict within the locker room and in my opinion that's what counts. exactly, koivu is not here to be the premier of quebec, he is here to be the leader of this hockey team, nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ggoubk Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 "And I talk to my wife in French in the right atmosphere..you know what I'm talking about." ohhh dirty lil' captn. K!!! On topic...It should be the player's decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blockoman Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 It's bad enough that all our road signs are unilingual, but now our sports teams should succumb to this joke of a language law? This is exactly why I hate the Parti Quebecois. They're just a bunch of self-centered control freaks. So long as Koivu provides leadership and experience, I don't care what languages he speaks, and neither should anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miltie01 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 It certainly isn't necessary, but it is nice. You have to remember there are francophone fans who admire and respect our captains. It would be nice for them to hear a merci or something every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevesaku Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 It certainly isn't necessary, but it is nice. You have to remember there are francophone fans who admire and respect our captains. It would be nice for them to hear a merci or something every now and then. i think most of them understand koivu, the same way i understand latendresse and co when they give interviews in french. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest den0923 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 And they wonder why no one wants to come play here. Well finally the main culprit shows his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Habby67 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 It would be nice if he would speak french but this lawyer a rude one at best, should understand the constitution of our country. Where does it say that the captain or any other player per say MUST speak french. I love the Canadiens and the province. The french culture is a very unique one and has a wonderful history. If it were not for the Montreal Canadiens I would probably not appreciate some of the traits of The Quebec/french culture. However this does not bode well for a well known lawyer to speak on the behalf of his province. What I find ridiculous is that he made such scandalous comments in the midst of hearings for religious minorities. How hypocritical for sure. I am offended on behalf of Saku. He has displayed a courage and determination which has made the organization and his fans proud..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChriS_HigGinS#1 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 You have to remember there are francophone fans who admire and respect our captains. Then they should admire them for what they do on the ice, not how they conduct an interview. I don't expect any of our players to go out of their way to learn a language to talk to the media, I expect them to play hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mateus Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 captaincy: symbol of leadership and raliement of a team or group. tell me, is language a question? give hima translator for all i care, if he can find a way using sign language to get the boys going, thne im happy. -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thefooligan5 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Would anyone feel differently if a future captain were from Quebec whose first language was english but had more experience with french than say, Koivu, but chose to speak in english to the media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miltie01 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Then they should admire them for what they do on the ice, not how they conduct an interview. I don't expect any of our players to go out of their way to learn a language to talk to the media, I expect them to play hockey. Some of our players did go out of their way to learn french !!! In the old days anyway. Rocket could communicate in both languages. I could really care less if Saku speeks only english. I just said it would be nice. There are kids who look up to him as a hero, and if he spoke their language it would help foster that relationship, that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HabSteve Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 to me, the habs captain should be proud to wear this jersey, give 100% every game and be a good representative of the Montreal Canadiens. Aside from that he could speak chinese I don't care. Speaking french would be a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Habby67 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 It would be nice for sure, but not demanded from a deviant like this lawyer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheFly Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Koivu is biligual(English and Finnish) and should not be judged by unilingual facists! This is the reason why I am leaving this province in two years. Montreal was once the most beautiful city in the world. Language, over a Language, I can't believe this. This is just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lfrommtl Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Koivu is biligual(English and Finnish) and should not be judged by unilingual facists! This is the reason why I am leaving this province in two years. Montreal was once the most beautiful city in the world. Language, over a Language, I can't believe this. This is just ridiculous. little harsh calling them fascist dont ya think? hypocritical yes fascists ease up. as for saku. he could speak finish and i wouldnt care. as long as he shows up. im happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goodtown Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 This topic is just a waste of all our time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mbryson27 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 this stuff makes me wonder sometimes... no wonder we cant land a free agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevesaku Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Koivu is biligual(English and Finnish) and should not be judged by unilingual facists! This is the reason why I am leaving this province in two years. Montreal was once the most beautiful city in the world. Language, over a Language, I can't believe this. This is just ridiculous. he speaks swedish too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thefooligan5 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Would anyone feel differently if a future captain were from Quebec whose first language was english but had more experience with french than say, Koivu, but chose to speak in english to the media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HABSrulzzz Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I really don't care what language you speak aslong as you put pucks in the net put points in the board and play every game with all you have then im happy these french media people really need to get over it the Montreal Canadiens aren't a french team if they want a french speaking team go watch the Qubece Remparts and leave our Captain alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevesaku Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 no fooligan, because it his right to speak in whatever language he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liu Kang Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 THIS IS JUST ANOTHER REASON WHY NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY HERE!!! What a stupid beef to start... I swear to god, no matter how well our team plays, the media only wants to drama... it makes me sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d80jcrant Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 exactly, koivu is not here to be the premier of quebec, he is here to be the leader of this hockey team, nothing else. I agree 100 percent. If a player has the heart, the determination, the courage, the will power, the kindness to the community, devotion to charities.....etc....There is way more. My point is if a player has all the characteristics as Koivu and is our captain, I do not care if the guy can't speak a lick of French or English. he is there to lead the Habs to greatnesss, Nothing else. Koivu rocks and if he chooses to speak English then respect it. I am sure there are 29 other teams that would love to have our captain. Language means nothing.....or at least very litttle. That lawyer should worry about himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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