Montreal Canadiens defender furious after being disrespected by the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs easily handled the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The Maple Leafs costed to a 7-1 victory in front of a home time crowd. The Atlantic Division matchup would usually have little recourse, but after tonight's game Montreal defender Chris Wideman was unhappy and shared it with reporters.

So what was it that has Wideman so upset? After Matt Murray was unable to be cleared by the team's medical staff the Maple Leafs signed emergency backup goalie Jett Alexander to an amateur tryout for tonight's game. Something multiple team's have done this season.

With the Leafs up 7-1 and with only 70 seconds left on the clock the play was blown dead. Similar to a gesture the Edmonton Oilers completed earlier this year, the Leafs made a goaltending switch. Out comes Ilya Samsonov and in goes Alexander.

This gesture was intended as a simple thank you for Alexander and as a way to make the University player's dreams come true of playing in an NHL game. Clearly that's not how it was taken by the Canadiens.

So the question remains, was this a disrespectful move by the Leafs or is Chris Wideman just a little bit sensitive after a long season?

MUST READ

6 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Matthew Tkachuk Drawing Heated Criticism For Decision To Play In Four Nations Finale

8 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Paul Maurice Breaks Silence on Matthew Tkachuk's Injury Status Ahead of Panthers Game Tomorrow Night

11 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Video Captures Jon Cooper Sending a Message to McDavid and Marner Ahead of OT Game-Winning Goal

12 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Connor McDavid Makes his Feelings Clear on the Passing of the Torch from Sidney Crosby

14 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Brandon Hagel Puts the Final Nail in the Coffin After Latest Shot at the Tkachuk Brothers and Team USA

15 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Brady Tkachuk and Insider Both Give Devastating Update On Matthew Tkachuk's Injury Situation

16 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Brad Marchand Puts the Tkachuk Brothers on Blast Following Championship Win

Feb 20  |  By Graham Montgomery Team Canada Star Defenseman Ruled Out Moments Before Final Showdown with Team USA

MORE STORIES