A Montreal city councilor wanted Campbell arrested for inciting the riot. Years later, Canadiens player Jean Béliveau stated that, although he disagreed with Campbell's decision to attend the game, as well as feeling Campbell might have been using his appearance to make a statement, he concluded that Campbell may have felt that if he did not attend he could appear to be hiding. He also noted that Campbell's absence might not have made much of a difference.
A Montreal city councilor sought to arrest Campbell for inciting the riot. Years later, Canadiens player Jean Béliveau stated that although he disagreed with Campbell's decision to attend the game and thought he might be making a statement by being there, he believed Campbell felt that if he didn't go, it could seem like he was avoiding responsibility. He also noted that Campbell's absence probably wouldn't have made much of an impact.