2023-05-27 19:13:42
KAMLOOPS | Patrick Roy has never been afraid to give his opinion and some of his statements have marked the collective imagination over the years, both as a coach and a player.
His most famous spat is probably the one with Jeremy Roenick, during the 1996 playoffs. While with the Avalanche, Roy had mentioned to the media that he did not hear what Roenick was saying about him since he had his “two rings from the Stanley Cup in the ears”.
When we say that it marked the imagination, a colleague asked him about it on Saturday, on the sidelines of the Memorial Cup tournament.
“What is your most memorable spat in the NHL? “, he was asked.
“Everyone remembers the one with Roenick. It was Mike Keane’s idea. I am determined to win and passionate about the sport. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do and I was ready to do anything to win. When I was playing, I wasn’t afraid to put pressure on myself. When you say something in the media, you have to be able to answer for your words. Many people don’t want to do it because they are afraid of it. In my leadership role, it was important to be there for my team. That’s what leaders do. »
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