"Our politicians are gutless": Marc Methot lashes out at anti-Semetic rally near Ottawa's Parliament Hill

Former NHL player Marc Methot has expressed outrage over an anti-Semitic rally near Ottawa's Parliament Hill, condemning the event as "unacceptable".

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Marc Methot voiced his disbelief, particularly emphasizing the location of the rally in the heart of the nation's capital.

He highlighted his personal experiences, recalling friendships with people of the Muslim faith and encounters at the gym, portraying them as "really solid people." However, he drew a stark line at the actions witnessed at the rally, indicating a breach of acceptable behavior within Canadian society.

"My God. In Canada? On Parliament Hill? I grew up around a lot of Muslim buddies in high school and run into many at the gym. Really solid people." Methot shared on X

"But there’s a line and this is unacceptable, particularly here in our country. And now you have a bunch of weird mask wearing communists latching on to the movement. (See the flags)" Methot added

Marc Methot's statement reflected not only his condemnation of the anti-Semitic rally but also his broader concern about societal trends. He expressed dismay at the presence of individuals he characterized as "weird mask wearing communists" aligning themselves with the movement.

The former NHL player's comments extended beyond the specific incident to encompass a broader critique of the country's political leadership. He criticized Canadian politicians as "gutless," implicating them in the failure to address such issues effectively.

"Wtf is happening to our once great country? Our politicians are gutless. All of them." Methot said

Marc Methot's NHL career and personal Life

Marc Methot began his professional hockey career with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the AHL in the 2005-06 season, before eventually debuting in the NHL during the 2006–07 season. He signed a four-year extension in 2011 but faced injuries. In 2012, Methot was traded to the Ottawa Senators, where he played a significant defensive role.

He signed a contract extension in 2015 but suffered an injury in 2017 from a slash by Sidney Crosby. After being exposed in the NHL Expansion Draft, Methot was picked by the Vegas Golden Knights in June 2017, but was traded to the Dallas Stars.

Off the ice, Methot enjoys family life with his wife Ellie and their two young children, Ivy and Jack, finding joy in parenthood and their family home in Manotick.

“Being a parent stacks up above everything. It’s not only the most important job, it’s also the hardest. ... It’s a lot of work when you’re all in all day, but it’s also amazing," Methot said in a conversation with the Ottawa Sun in 2021.

In March 2021, he retired from professional hockey after completing 13 seasons in the NHL.