Norman Flynn caused a media storm last night during the show L’Antichambre on RDS, by violently attacking Nick Suzuki, captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
According to Flynn, Suzuki would not have fulfilled his role by not defending Kirby Dach, victim of a sneaky hit, like Brady Tkachuk did for Ridly Greig.
Comparing the situation to his time, Flynn brought up Chris Nilan and Bob Gainey, noting that the latter did not hesitate to intervene when Nilan behaved stupidly.
Flynn not only criticized Suzuki for not defending his teammates, he also insisted that the captain absolutely needs to talk to Arber Xhekaj to moderate his actions on the ice.
These remarks immediately generated virulent reactions from fans, many of whom expressed their dissatisfaction on social networks.
Several have even called for the dismissal of Flynn, whom they accuse of “spitting on our captain”.
Norman Flynn, already a controversial figure, is increasingly criticized for his opinions, he who constantly attacks the CH.
This latest incident could well be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for RDS, which has already significantly reduced Flynn’s presence on the air for the 2024-2025 season.
It is certain that Flynn has gone through several difficult periods, marked by personal tragedies, notably the loss of his son Cédric in 2017.
While this event created a wave of sympathy at the time, it is now questioned whether RDS kept Flynn in office out of compassion or professional reasons.
Regardless, public complaints continue to pour in, and RDS now faces pressure to act.
Flynn never liked Suzuki and this seriously damaged his credibility.
The idea of trading Nick Suzuki for Wayne Simmonds was widely mocked for several years, but more importantly, it alienated a large portion of the public, who increasingly called for his departure.
With multiple complaints and growing fan discontent, RDS seems to have no choice but to rethink its strategy and gradually remove Flynn from its main shows.
If Flynn was able to attract attention with his controversial comments, it now seems obvious that the network must favor less anti-Suzuki sports coverage to restore its credibility among Quebec hockey fans.
The reactions on social networks to Norman Flynn’s recent comments are clear. Many Internet users are merciless, even calling for his immediate dismissal.
For example, several are calling on the management of RDS, demanding an end to the presence of Flynn and Gaston Therrien on the air.
We can sense the contempt that many feel for his interventions. Flynn is called “incompetent ANTI-CANADIANS”.
This dissatisfaction is echoed in several other comments, where a change of panelists is outright requested.
Some believe that Flynn and his criticism of Arber Xhekaj are unjustified, pointing out that the team needs a player of Xhekaj’s caliber to protect his teammates and a captain with class like Suzuki.
The wave of indignation against Flynn, perceived as outdated and disconnected from the reality of modern hockey, is unprecedented.
The controversy surrounding Norman Flynn continues to grow, fueled by comments often considered unrealistic and provocative towards the captain.
Social networks have become a reflection of general anger towards its analyses, and more and more voices are being raised to demand a revival at RDS.
The fans are clear: they want change, and the sports channel must react quickly to restore its credibility, in particular by reevaluating Flynn’s place on the air.
At some point, enough is enough.
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