Marchessault wins Conn Smythe

[johan f]

That is a better choice than Eichel.

 

[jackjohnson]

Former Florida Panther lol

 

[WarriorofTime]

Is Marchessault a native English speaker? They're showing clips of him right now and it seems like he speaks Canadian English as a first language.

 

[SillyRabbit]

Marchessault was clutch all playoffs long.

People can’t accept that an undrafted player outplayed one of the most hyped/anticipated 2nd overalls in NHL history.

The Conn Smythe doesn’t have to go to the biggest name.

Marchessault embodies Vegas hockey, he’s been there from the start and he set the pace for Vegas with the timeliness of his goals.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I would've went with Eichel, but Marchessault is one of my favorite non-Bruins so I'm not mad at all.

 

[Galactico]

Happy to see a guy from my city (Quebec City) win it.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Hard not to cheer for a guy like that. What a special moment.

 

[Tofveve]

One of the originals and had so many timely, huge goals. Well deserved.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Why are people posting that Eichel got robbed?
Marchessault was by far the best player at these play-offs.

congrats Marchy

 

[DearDiary]

Then why did Crosby win it in 2016 over Kessel?

Because Kessel was matched up against the other teams bottom 6, while Crosby was against other teams best players. Kessel also didn't backcheck, forecheck or even throw a hit

 

[CupInSIX]

The true MVP is probably Mike Grier for letting Hill go for a 4th

but it's nice to see Mr Marchy Misfit get a Conne Smythe. Whodathunkit.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Because Kessel was matched up against the other teams bottom 6, while Crosby was against other teams best players. Kessel also didn't backcheck, forecheck or even throw a hit

Kessel back checked and forechecked extremely well in those playoffs. He was excellent everywhere.

 

[Larry Hanson]

Expansion Draft

I realize that. I seem to remember that they gave Vegas Marchessault and Reilly in order to protect a different player.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Undrafted to Conn Smythe. It's a great story.

 

[End on a Hinote]

Way to go Marchy!

I thought it would have been Stone's for sure after that 3 goal performance, though.

 

[Thallis]

Both him and Eichel deserved it. Good for him

 

[Mohar Ikram]

Is Marchessault a native English speaker? They're showing clips of him right now and it seems like he speaks Canadian English as a first language.

I mean, he is Quebecers so you should expect that accent from him.

 

[Future GOAT]

Figured him or Hill would get it.

 

[WarriorofTime]

I mean, he is Quebecers so you should expect that accent from him.

I expect most Quebecois to speak French as a native language with a heavily French-accented English, but it seems like in Marchessault's case, English may be his native language.

Based on this interview though, it seems like he probably spoke both at home as you can definitely hear the French accent in his voice, while still being comfortable speaking English on what feels like a pretty native level.

 

[Future GOAT]

Eichel should have won it.

Nah, this was Hill's or Marchesault's. They made the right call.

 

[SavoieSeason]

well deserved, but definitely the most mid winner of the last x years

 

[TheUnusedCrayon]

He deserved it the most. Glad they didn't award it to Eichel as they sometimes lean into star power.

 

[Kimota]

f***ing yes! Happy for him. He is such a spark plug. He was Vegas' Tkachuk in many ways. So clutch. He had the Rocket in his blood.

 

[WarriorofTime]

I'll have to ask my wife is his French sounds like a native speaker.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

I expect most Quebecois to speak French as a native language with a heavily French-accented English, but it seems like in Marchessault's case, English may be his native language.

Based on this interview though, it seems like he probably spoke both at home as you can definitely hear the French accent in his voice, while still being comfortable speaking English on what feels like a pretty native level.

It's pretty common, especially in western provinces, for a francophone to blend in seamlessly with anglos. I worked with a guy for years before who I had no idea was francophone until we were hanging out outside of work and he began speaking Quebecois.