“The second time I saw Markov smile was when I took him to Chez Parée.”

Defenseman Andrei Markov, who was recently awarded by the Canadiens, is known as a pretty serious guy.

If you see him smiling, remember this image because it doesn't happen often.

On 60 podcasts with Jose Theodore and LouisMorissette is 60, Patrice Brisebois spoke about the first two cases when he managed to make Markov laugh.

For the first time, Brisebois had an assist on his first goal with the Canadiens. Obviously this is not surprising.

But the second time was the best!

Markov smiled because Brisebois took him to Chez Paré.

Let's just say there are plenty of good reasons to smile in this establishment.

What a warm welcome in Montreal!

As Theodore and Brisebois explained during the episode, Markov was always very funny, but in his own way. He was unfazed.

Even if he didn't smile often, Markov knew how to win over both his teammates and Canadiens fans!

After a while

– Gavin McKenna is not Corey Pronman's favorite.

Gavin McKenna leads three prospects in Corey Pronman's (The Athletic) latest rankings ahead of the 2026 draft! pic.twitter.com/TQqdyjmGDT

– RDS (@RDSca) December 11, 2025

– Florian Czekai will get another chance in the NHL, that’s for sure.

– Oh.

Rocket loses its 3 goal lead and loses to the Marlies.

(: Laval rocket) pic.twitter.com/O7vqF0xNXB

– RDS (@RDSca) December 11, 2025