In the last decade of the 18th century, the French people were ready to revolt. They were hungry and tired of the absolute monarchy that ruled them. When bread prices soared, Marie-Antoinette, the queen of France supposedly proclaimed “Well let them eat cake”. When Pierre Gauthier fired Perry Pearn last night, that’s what he told the Habs fan base. He wasn’t going to give us the bread we so craved and needed, instead he offered an off the cuff firing, hoping it would appease the masses. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled with the win last night. THRILLED! Watching a hockey game was actually an enjoyable experience. I didn’t have angry texts going back and forth between my friends, and heck, I might even walk down to Cage aux Sports for some free wings today. It’s just unfortunate that the win might mask the insult that Gauthier threw at...
