Official NHL announcement: Gary Bettman turns his back on the Montreal Canadiens
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MarcO
December 11, 2022 (11:49)
Earlier this week, we told you about an interesting announcement from the National Hockey League, which has decided to recreate the famous Heritage Classic, in honor of the famous match-up between the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers in 2003. (the game of the famous José Theodore toque)
We expected this duel to be between Montreal and Edmonton, but no, Bettman and the NHL decided otherwise.
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Heritage Classic, which will be held next season in Edmonton, will finally oppose the Calgary Flames to the Oilers.
Why is that? Badly good question.
No date has been confirmed, but all indications are that it will take place in October 2023.
You can guess that this is causing a lot of Habs fans to react, as they would have liked the league to respect this tribute (and this anniversary) until the end.
The first Heritage Classic took place in 2003, between the CH and the Oilers. A replay, 20 years later, would have been a nice nod from the league.
More details will follow!
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