This is the first time Quebecers have owned the city’s three major professional teams in nearly 40 years.
Despite this, an American, George Gillett, had owned the Canadian for ten years.
This time we find ourselves with three men who are proud of their team and who unwittingly share a story from the greater Montreal and Quebec area.
Geoff Molson is descended from the prominent upper-class English-speaking Molson family, which for decades dominated business in Montreal.
Joey Saputo comes from a family of Italian immigrants who settled in Quebec sixty years ago and built an impressive empire there.
And Pierre Karl Péladeau is the son of a bold Quebec entrepreneur who founded a multinational communications company by borrowing $1,500 from his mother to buy the Journal de Rosemont.
And the first two welcome the last to arrive, even though we know in advance that it will be a tough contender.
But the Alouettes are saved and, like CF Montreal and the Canadiens, the decisions will be made in Montreal. This is essential for supporters.
EXPERIENCE QUEBEC CULTURE
Joey Saputo reacted most emotionally to questions about buying Pierre Karl Péladeau’s Alouettes.
“It is very interesting that our professional sports teams are back in Montreal’s hands. Connected to the sport for over 30 years, [je crois que] it’s excellent for the sport and for the city,” Saputo replied, greeting Mr. Péladeau.
But Joey Saputo quickly corrected the premise of one of my questions.
“My family has been Quebec residents for over 60 years and we have never felt like descendants of immigrants. When my family arrived, we fully embraced Quebec’s culture and integrated into society very well. We feel completely in Québécois and Montréalais,” Mr. Saputo underscored with a certain passion.
Words and a commitment that, word for word, resembles that of Pierre Karl Péladeau when announcing the acquisition of the Alouettes.
And, like PKP, Joey Saputo is immensely proud of what his team has accomplished over the decades. Of course there are great Champions League games, stunning wins, heartbreaking defeats, the academy and commitment to young players…
“Whether through foundation or club activities, we want to expand our reach into a variety of communities more than ever,” he emphasizes.
CONGRATULATIONS
Geoff Molson is the one who benefits from the greatest influence with his hockey team. TV rights, emotional involvement of the fans, his club can lose seven games in a row and the fans are demanding more.
His behind-the-scenes and behind-the-scenes relationships with Pierre Karl Péladeau have raised many doubts. And many comments from observers.
But this time Montrealer Geoff Molson is delighted that the Alouettes will finally be owned by another Montrealer.
“First of all I would like to congratulate Pierre Karl Péladeau on his recent acquisition from the Montreal Alouettes,” he said.
“This team is an integral part of our city’s sporting history and I’m delighted that their investment will continue that. Together we should be proud that our three professional sports franchises are owned by Montreal families,” added Mr. Molson.
We could expect this class from Geoff Molson. It’s in his habits. But at least one of the shareholders of the CH Group and the Canadian do not show the same elegance.
BELLS ATTITUDE
We’re talking about Bell. As we know, RDS is the official broadcaster of the Alouettes and the Canadian League. Not a single live image was shown from the press conference with PKP and league commissioner Ambrosie.
Network executives declined to invite Mr. Péladeau to their flagship Le 5 à 7 program. Meanwhile, RDS’ parent company, the TSN network, which holds the rights to the CFL and, by extension, the Alouettes, placed the Montreal businessman’s takeover of the team in the 23rd minute of its main bulletin opening the evening.
It’s also a former Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who backed it up with a lively WTF on social media.
And during the Montreal press conference, a reporter from a Bell radio station scratched his head and wondered how he was going to handle his topo.
Those in charge had asked him not to focus on the new owner.
How does a guy do when the owner in question is mighty proud and talks like the inspector for an hour and a half?
Seven in a row and we smile
Seven in a row. Seven losses in a row. And everyone he’s happy, everyone he’s happy
As my bus driver from Chicoutimi always said. “Please go backwards! “.
The Canadian therefore advances backwards. And if I trust the smile after the team’s defeats, it will go a long way. Why sweat when everyone is happy and everyone is happy?
Jonathan smiles. A goal… a goal that would have gone into the net anyway. Jonathan misses but plays well. Something to smile. That’s still six million goals for the time being.
Can my fellow high profile Beaters tell me who will be this team’s goalkeeper in three years time? Is there a hidden pearl in the lions of Trois-Rivières?
And could you reassure me by telling me the name of the future defensive quarterback? Lane Hutson?
And our super duper first center? Before the game against the Avalanche, Nick Suzuki was the 44th goalscorer among middle players.
44., Calvados!!!
