Jonathan Marchessault still misses Marc-André Fleury
The Vegas Golden Knights have been widely criticized for the way goalie Marc-André Fleury left the team. Let's remember that the organization did not even contact the Quebecer to announce the transaction sending him to Chicago.
Following this trade, the Knights did not have the expected start to the season with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses.
Speaking to "JiC", Quebec forward Jonathan Marchessault didn't hide the fact that he missed his compatriot.
"His departure was really difficult. Marc-André was one of my best friends on the team. We were together in Vegas since the beginning. On the ice, he gave us a chance to win every night."
"I wish him all the luck in the world in Chicago, but I'm not worried about him regarding what's next. He's a future Hall of Famer with three Stanley Cup," he said.
It must be said that Fleury has been an important part of the organization since his arrival in the Bettman circuit. In four seasons in Las Vegas, the Sorel native amassed an impressive 117 wins while maintaining a .918% efficiency rate.
Decimated by injuries, the Golden Knights will face a lot of adversity as the season progresses with most of their stars on the sidelines.
When asked about new acquisition Jack Eichel, Marchessault made no secret of the fact that his general manager had picked up a player out of the ordinary.
"We're lucky to have him with us. He's a franchise player who can change a game on his own. We're looking forward to seeing him on the ice in our uniform. He's one of the best center players in the NHL."
One thing is for sure, when Vegas' injury list shrinks, the Golden Knights will be a serious contender for the Stanley Cup. In the meantime, Peter DeBoer's team will be in town on Saturday when they take on the Montreal Canadiens.
