In recent years, Marc Bergevin has found himself at the heart of some criticism. Especially since his departure from Montreal. His final moments with the
The Montreal Canadiens are in a rebuild and trying their best to get skilled young players with reasonable contracts. So far, they have signed young stars like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield to long-term, fair contracts while remaining under the salary cap.
Before the start of the 2017-18 season, the Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool was one of the worst in the NHL. The season prior, 2016-17, was the season that saw the team win the Atlantic division in the regular season, only to be eliminated in the first round by the New York Rangers.
Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes is entering his second full season at the team’s helm. He took over the job halfway through the 2021-22 season, replacing former GM Marc Bergevin.
Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan publicly admitted last Friday there was urgency for his team to find its next GM after walking away from Kyle Dubas.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a critical offseason ahead of them.
Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s name is coming up more these days. The former Canadiens executive, who has been working for the L.A.
Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has once again been linked to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 57-year-old was general manager of the Montreal Canadiens from 2012 to 2021.
The Montreal Canadiens fired Marc Bergevin one year ago yesterday, and brought in Jeff Gorton to take over the hockey operations department. After a disastrous start to the 2021-22 season, it was really no surprise when the 6-15-2 team made a managerial change.
The Montreal Canadiens have completely revamped their management team in the past few months. After a brutal start to the 2021-22 season, Canadiens owner Geoff Molson fired Marc Bergevin and brought in Jeff Gorton as the team’s new executive vice president of hockey operations.
After firing Marc Bergevin and Trevor Timmins in November, Geoff Molson, Owner, President and CEO of the Montreal Canadiens, hinted at a fresh start marked by sweeping changes that would both modernize and diversify his hockey operations department.
When Marc Bergevin was general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens, he had difficulty finding a good offensive defenseman to play in the top four. He preferred to sign big rugged, stay-at-home type defensemen because they were better suited for the playoffs, but the problem is that you need to get to the playoffs.
A new approach should mean a more cohesive plan for building the Habs. It’s been a whirlwind in Habs land lately. First there was the firing of Marc Bergevin, the hiring of Jeff Gorton and now there’s a new GM of the Montreal Canadiens, in the form of one Kent Hughes.
If Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes needs proof honeymoons don’t last forever, he can look to predecessor Marc Bergevin’s tenure for proof.
Interestingly enough, Bergevin’s connection to Los Angeles was reported back on Oct. 17, 2021 by Larry Brooks of the New York Post, while the then-GM was still employed in Montreal.
The Montreal Canadiens have fired GM Marc Bergevin as well as assistant GM Trevor Timmins and senior VP of public affairs Paul Wilson. Jeff Gorton has been hired as executive vice president of hockey operations.
Montreal confirmed Friday that general manager Marc Bergevin has tested positive for COVID-19 and, thus, will enter the NHL coronavirus-related protocol.
Only in Montreal would an 0-4 start to the season push the general manager to hold an impromptu press conference to keep the sky from falling. That’s exactly what happened on Wednesday when Marc Bergevin surprised the media in a show of support for his team and an attempt to explain their dismal play so far.
It didn’t get a lot of attention in a media conference that was mostly geared towards talking about Carey Price and his stepping away from the Montreal Canadiens to enter the NHL’s assistance program and deal with some mental health issues, but there was talk about Marc Bergevin’s future with the organization.
Pierre LeBrun noted during the most recent episode of TSN’s Insider Trading that the Montreal Canadiens have extended a contract extension offer to general manager Marc Bergevin.
In July, Ducharme and his staff were given three-year extensions. Now the wait is on to see whether their boss will get one of his own.
The Canadiens had one week to either match the offer or take a pass. Montreal will receive a first- and third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft as compensation.
As per Elliotte Friedman’s 33 Thoughts column on Friday evening, there is chatter that Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin might be thinking about making a change as far as his job description goes with the team.
Things change fast in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Montreal Canadiens all of a sudden alive and well in their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
I know… it sounds insanely ridiculous that general manager Marc Bergevin would consider leaving the Montreal Canadiens to become the GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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