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Does Montreal Canadiens Alex Kovalev Need a “C” To Perform?

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Does Montreal Canadiens Alex Kovalev Need a “C” To Perform?

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“If a player needs a letter to perform, well then, I’ve got a problem with that,” was the comment from Montreal Canadiens head coach Guy Carbonneau after another 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins Sunday afternoon. “I’m not taking the ‘C’ off Saku’s jersey. That’s it.” So does Alex Kovalev really need that “C” on his jersey to perform? Is an “A” not enough? We saw how he performed in the All-Star Game—came out with an MVP performance worthy of that recognition. The Canadiens have played well when he was at the helm with Saku Koivu out. But now with Koivu back, the Canadiens have slipped, winning only one of their last six games. If Kovalev needs a “C” to perform, then, the Montreal Canadiens are not the team for him. I’ve got nothing against the guy, but he just isn’t the same that he was last season. There’s no sense of passion left over from an 83-point season. And does leadership show through having a letter on the jersey? I hope not, because then many players in the NHL are in trouble.