Alex Romanov is given the chance to crush the Montreal Canadiens and their fans: his reaction is perfect
Traded to the New York Islanders in a deal that allowed Kent Hughes to acquire Kirby Dach, Romanov obviously loved the Habs fans just as much as they loved him.
This is something we often see, though it almost always goes unnoticed, but players (especially Europeans) don't hesitate to open up during interviews back home, especially in a language we don't understand.
In fact, in an interview like this, a reporter gave Romanov the opportunity to criticize the Montreal Canadiens organization and its fans, to open up, but his response was quite the opposite of what the reporter probably expected.
Alexander Romanov Defends the Montreal Canadiens and Their Fans
Asked specifically about the intense media pressure he faced while playing with the Habs, Romanov said he had nothing negative to say about it-in fact, quite the opposite (speaking in his own language).
Here was the reporter's question:
«We understand that Montreal, Toronto, and Edmonton, like everywhere in Canada, are places where the media is very intense.
You played with Montreal, where there is maximum media attention and maximum pressure from the fans...»
Romanov then jumped in to say that, for him, it was great.
«They probably won't ever watch this interview, but I just want to express my gratitude for the fans and the Montreal Canadiens organization.
I'd like to thank the fans once again.
In my two years in Montreal, I never had a single negative experience, whether with the media or the fans. Never. Not once.
You sometimes read a few negative comments, but it stays reasonable. It's never gratuitous attacks.»
- Alexander Romanov
Wow, we love it! It says a lot about his character.
Clearly, in his home country, they seem to have a more negative opinion of Canadian markets, but comments like Romanov's will definitely help change that perception.
Bravo, Romy!
He would be incredibly useful to this team right now, that's for sure.
See the clip in question.
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