Being captain of the Montreal Canadiens is a difficult task. Not only are you expected to lead the team on and off the ice every year, but you’re burdened with the expectations of the previous generations of fans; the ones who watched players like Jean Beliveau lead dominant teams to multiple Stanley Cups.
Max Pacioretty has done a fantastic job on and off the ice for the Habs, constantly being their leading scorer, and being at the forefront of the charitable work during the off-season.
Yet, the team’s symbolic leader cannot seem to get a respite from the constant criticism of fans and some branches of the media.