This is a tradition appreciated by many Tricolore fans, young and old, but indeed, yesterday, the three chosen players did not show up on the ice to greet the fans at the Bell Centre.
It may seem like a small gesture, but it's very rare to see this from a professional club, and the fact that she did it says a lot about the relationship the organization wants to (re)build with its fans. And Chantal Machabée is definitely the right woman for the job.