Anthony Martineau Blasts Fans for Disrespect Toward Canadiens Goalie Samuel Montembeault
The Montreal Canadiens had an emotional night against the Flyers, but it's the crowd's treatment of Samuel Montembeault that's sparking the most discussion.
In a very notable appearance on the podcast The Sick Podcast, Anthony Martineau spoke out to defend the Quebec-born goaltender.
You know, I truly think Martineau is one of the best analysts out there. I really appreciate how honest and fair he is in his observations.
He spoke about a problem we see far too often in Montreal: the idea that paying for your ticket gives you the right to be disrespectful.
"We need to stop excusing ourselves with the 'I paid for my ticket' line. Since when does spending money give someone the right to be socially inept?"
Laughing at your own goalie in your home arena, no matter his nationality, is disgusting.
I'm sorry, but I had to get that off my chest this morning.
Supporting a team or an athlete isn't just for when things are going well."
- Anthony Martineau
Laughing at your own goalie in your home arena, no matter his nationality, is disgusting.
I'm sorry, but I had to get that off my chest this morning.
Supporting a team or an athlete isn't just for when things are going well."
- Anthony Martineau
He also reminded listeners that Montembeault took 25 minutes before leaving the locker room, because he was really affected by what had happened.
"Why do you think that is? Because he took the loss upon himself."
- Martineau
- Martineau
For him, it's completely inconsistent to say a player lacks confidence and then push him even lower when he's already at his lowest.
Anthony Martineau denounces fan criticism toward Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault
The discussion with Marinaro then broadened into a larger reflection on sports culture in Montreal and the immense pressure surrounding local athletes. It's really worth listening to.
I think we sometimes forget that they're human beings above all.
Montembeault is going through a tough stretch, and the treatment he received at the Bell Centre clearly isn't helping him bounce back.
In my opinion, this whole situation says more about the crowd than about the goaltender.
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