Canadian and Quebec politicians slam NHL for banning Montreal Canadiens watch party - BERITAJA

Federal and Quebec politicians are criticizing the National Hockey League after Montreal Canadiens fans successful the Gatineau region were banned from hosting a watch statement astatine a section arena.

Organizers of the cancelled arena said the NHL told them they were not allowed to proceed pinch their statement past Saturday astatine the 4000-seat Slush Puppie Centre because it is located wrong a territory wherever the Ottawa Senators person exclusive trading rights.

The organizers opportunity they besides said to the Senators who refused to thief them shape a Habs statement astatine an arena that is about 35 kilometres distant from the Ottawa team’s location astatine the Canadian Tire Centre.

Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon, who represents the Gatineau riding, told journalists this greeting that the move was a superior mistake.

He said galore lucky fans successful Gatineau are rooting for the Canadiens and they merit to travel together to acquisition the excitement of the playoff games.

The Quebec legislature unanimously adopted a mobility yesterday calling connected the NHL to reconsider its determination and let those successful Gatineau and the Outaouais region to big specified parties.

The NHL did not instantly respond to a petition for comment.

This study by BERITAJA was first published May 27, 2026.