Predators' Jonathan Marchessault, Andrew Brunette disavow anthem booing: 'Really don't like it'
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Nashville Predators star Jonathan Marchessault and head coach Andrew Brunette disavowed the booing of the American and Canadian national anthems, which has become a trend over the last few days.
Ottawa Senators fans booed "The Star-Spangled Banner" when it was sung over the weekend as Canadians responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs plan on Canada. In return, Predators fans booed "O, Canada" on Monday night when the Senators were in town.
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Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault, #81, is congratulated by teammates after a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
"I don’t think it should be said for any anthems," Marchessault, a Quebec native, told reporters. "Honestly, the anthem is not made for political views. It’s made for respecting the veterans in both countries and I think that’s something that everybody … I think at the end of the day we’re respecting the veterans and people that live in our countries. It’s bigger than just trying to give a shout to the other country."
Brunette, who is from Ontario, said he believed everyone’s political views should be put aside for the anthem.
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Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette, center, reacts behind players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, California, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
"I don't like it, I don't think we should boo