After the captain, Brendan Gallagher also speaks French

If Gally is less loquacious than his captain, he pronounces very well and still seems comfortable with French. In fact, he speaks it well enough for it to be a subject of mockery by his spouse, who says his Frenchsucks. Remember that the CH forward married Québécois Emma Fortin in 2024, so he’s probably had a few opportunities to learn and practice French.

The couple also had their first child in February, and perhaps Gally is taking the opportunity to learn a little French vocabulary with the baby. Personally, I think it’s really nice to see players making the effort to learn the Quebec language, not least because it shows that the players enjoy being part of the Canadiens, the city and our culture.

I would never insist that a Habs player, even the captain, learn French, but like many fans, I really appreciate the effort of those who do. It’s all the more commendable because learning a new language is not only difficult, it’s very intimidating, especially when you’re surrounded by people for whom it’s their mother tongue. And in the case of Europeans, who almost all have to learn English before coming to play in North America, French becomes a third language to master.

In short, even if Martin St-Louis is still a long way from being able to coach the Canadiens in his mother tongue, Suzuki and Gallagher will have the opportunity to practice their French with at least four Québécois on the team this year. spacer title=’Overtime’] – He’s got a lot to prove.

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– Touchdown Montreal!

– Wives in the spotlight– No surprises here.

– A great gift!

– His 42nd.

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