Jonathan Marchessault, currently on an expiring contract with the Golden Knights, expressed a strong desire to remain with the team during his recent media interactions. He mentioned that the thought of leaving the team has been on his mind throughout the year, especially before the final regular season game and after Game 6. Marchessault's sentiments were echoed by his teammate Brayden McNabb, who stated he couldn't imagine the locker room without him. Both Marchessault and Golden Knights' management, represented by Kelly McCrimmon, have mutually expressed interest in continuing their association. Marchessault emphasized, "He wants me to stay. The feeling is mutual." He also noted that being a Golden Knight is his most proud accomplishment in hockey.
Jonathan Marchessault said he spoke with Kelly McCrimmon this morning. Both sides want to get something done. “He wants me to stay. The feeling is mutual,” Marchessault said.
Jonathan Marchessault's media availability was exceptional. Two things are clear. He loves being a Golden Knight and he loves winning.
Jonathan Marchessault on playing on an expiring contract- “I thought about it all year, to be honest.” Said it went through his mind before the final regular season game against Anaheim, and while leaving the rink after Game 6, that it could by the last time.
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Jonathan Marchessault said that he loves it here. He's hopeful he can stay. Said being a Golden Knight is his most proud accomplishment in hockey. Brayden McNabb was asked if he could imagine a locker room without marchessault. His answer. "No."
Brayden McNabb says he can’t imagine the Golden Knights locker room without Jonathan Marchessault. “We know it’s business, but we all hope to have Jon back.”
"I'm happy to be a Golden Knight and I'd love to be here the rest of my life, but that's not completely in my control." -Jonathan Marchessault
Jonathan Marchessault- “I want to be a Golden Knight for the rest of my life, but that’s not necessarily in my control.”