Am I mistaken, or was it "Under 12 Night" at the Molson Center last night, when any individual who has hit puberty was denied access?
It would be difficult to believe otherwise, judging from the merciless booing of Daniel Briere in his first visit to Montreal since signing with the Philadelphia Flyers last summer.
If you are wondering why Briere chose not to sign with the Canadiens, the Montreal fans' actions last night probably put an exclamation point on the answer.
Whether it is booing the U.S. national anthem or showing displeasure towards one of their own, Montreal supporters are gaining a reputation as the most spoiled, self-centered fans in hockey.
For those of you not versed in the concept of free agency, a tactic where a player can choose where he wants to play, Briere spurned the Canadiens last summer to sign in Philly, a decision that didn't sit well with the Montreal faithful.
Yes, as juvenile as it may seem, in Montreal they believe they have a patent on francophone hockey players. Any French-born player who doesn't sign in la belle province is guilty of treason in their twisted minds.
Chances are you know more than a few Habs' fans. You know, the ones that like to compare their championship dynasties to those of baseball's New York Yankees.
Never mind the fact the Habs haven't hosted a parade since 1993. That doesn't matter in Montreal. It's all about the past, about what is theirs.
Briere picked his spot, and it wasn't Montreal.
Good on him. Regardless of what the perception in Quebec is, a French player is not obligated to come home.
Something the faithful in Montreal can't seem to comprehend.
So grow up, Montreal.