MONTREAL GAZETTE
Patrick Roy tells the media he will no longer play for Montreal if Jacques Demers is the Coach
December 10th, 1995
Tonight the Montreal Canadiens were beaten 5-1 by the Robitaille led New York Rangers in a poor showing by the Habs. It was after the game where the biggest news came as Patrick Roy declared to the media he will no longer play for Jacques Demers. He uttered the following in the post-game interviews:
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"It's ridiculous that I'm sitting here on the bench not being able to help my hockey team. I guarantee we don't lose that game if I'm in the net. Wouldn't happen. It's no offense to the kid either, Theo's (Jose Theodore) going to be a great goalie in this league. But how can you not play me. I've played 12 games all year. 12. It's Bullsh*t. This idiot must be trying to lose games or something. I'll tell you guys right now I'm not playing another game with this clown as the coach. It's either that guys fired or Martin is going to trade me" - Patrick Roy before storming out of the media room
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We knew something was going on between these two and where there's smoke, there's fire. As a Habs fan you have to be losing your mind right now. Your franchise goalie who backstopped your team to the Stanley Cup just 3 and a half seasons ago is saying it's either the coach or him leaving. Already GM Braden Martin has a sticky situation on his hands and has to make a decision that could drastically change the future of this hockey club. Does the new guy have the guts to trade the two-time Conn Smythe winner? Or will he meet Roy's demands and fire Head Coach Jacques Demers and find a replacement that will play their star goalie. We'll keep you updated on any breaking news we receive.