Jonathan Marchessault has always been candid and straightforward in interviews, and he demonstrated this once again at a charity event in Quebec City.
The new Nashville Predators forward discussed in detail the negotiations of recent months.
«I'm going to miss Vegas, but they're going to miss me too. The owner or the GM didn't text me. But my coach, Bruce Cassidy, texted me, as did the office staff, the therapists, and my teammates. It makes me feel like I did something right; I think I touched people and had a big impact on the community.» - Jonathan Marchessault
However, he has a dream of playing for his hometown if the Nordiques return to the NHL. We're still a long way from that, though.
«Usually, people in Quebec City welcome me really well. I was telling my wife this summer that it would be great to have an NHL team in Quebec City. We have a nice home here, and we'd be really comfortable. Maybe in five years?»
Marchessault ultimately signed a 5-year, $27.5 million contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1. A call from Steven Stamkos changed everything.
He is excited about this new start, and as a Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, he isn't closing the door on finishing his career in the NHL in Quebec!
