Some are calling an example of professional suicide, others simply report on it, but regardless of whether or not Habs forward Alexei Kovalev said what he said, did not say what he allegedly said, there’s much truth to what the Russian media is reporting.
Let’s look at the facts: the handling of rookies Latendresse and Lapierre definitely show a bias towards them by coach Guy Carbonneau. As well, the mishandling of Sergei Samsonov suggests a bias as well.
Frankly, Kovalev is right - assuming he said it - that there are cliques in Montreal. The French press is also guilty of bias. And these are natural factors and realities in Montreal, where hockey is a religion and the Canadians are the church.
The press will have a field day with Kovalgate, but they should instead examine the arguments and consider what impact the allegations have had on the performance of the team on the ice.