Despite the pleas of Jean Believeau, who is as classy a human being and ambassador of the Montreal Canadiens as you could ever have, and GM Bob Gainey, the people in attendance still decide to boo.
In no way whatsoever is it a mark against the orginization itself, just a lot of ignorant human beings up there who, quite frankly, don't deserve to wear the proud CH crest on their replica jerseys. Remember, these same clowns booed Saku Koivu this year. Yes, THAT Saku Koivu, the same one who came back from near fatal stomach cancer to play in the same season and lead the Habs into the playoffs 2 yearsa ago.
I'm embarrassed as a fan of the beloved Bleu, Blanc and Rouge, that that type of behaviour would go on up there, but that is their opinion, and rightly or wrongly, and they are free to express it.
Martin, I don't think its wrong to boo the opposition, its part of being a fan, but don't boo the country's anthem, even if you are not fond of it. That is just a sign of disrespect.
Nick, I can't speak for Pado, but I for one, am the farthest from the "stereotypical" Italian that you could ever find. I find it embarrassing and distasteful that Italian-Americans are shed in that mobster, open-shirt, gold-chain wearing, Bada Bing, How you doin', IROC driving light that has been cast on us. You can call me any name in the book, but the moment someone says "WOP", oh, believe me, its on.