No, he doesn’t have any GM experience on which to draw, but the reason he beat out other candidates for the job (including broadcaster Pierre McGuire and Lightning assistant GM Julien BriseBois) was because he has established himself as a hard-working management member, someone who has toiled in many capacities (including assistant coach and scout) – and most importantly, a Francophone who understands the nuances of playing in arguably hockey’s biggest fishbowl. Born August 11, 1965 (age 55) Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) … The neighbor stuck the posters all over the Blues’ practice facility and Bergevin bought into the prank fully and completely before realizing he had been messed with. In his three seasons as coach, Therrien has led the club to two division titles and one Eastern Conference final.Some of Bergevin’s moves during his tenure include the acquisitions of Bergevin has also had an eye for snagging talent in free agency. Bergevin played as a defenceman in the NHL. Marc Bergevin took over as the Montreal Canadiens’ GM in May 2012, and has since built a team that has made the post-season for three consecutive seasons and has been a strong contender for the Stanley Cup in each of the past two campaigns. If you’re already a subscriber, click on the My Account button to sign into your account to renew your subscription, make a payment, redeem a gift, update your payment method and much more...The Columbus Blue Jackets were the Bolts' nightmare, but getting used to pressure guided Tampa to victoryThe league vowed it would make the safety of its players its top priority and some people scoffed. View the profiles of people named Carol Bergevin. Well, this season hasn’t gone according to plan for the Canadiens who even with their recent strong play still sit seven points out of an Atlantic Division playoff spot. As a youth, Bergevin played in the 1978 Quebec International Pee-Wee … That doesn’t mean it’s a disappointment. With the pressures of his new duties, it certainly won’t be easy for Bergevin to maintain that famous positivity and good humor. It enables us to continue our efforts in giving our fans a winning team,” Before coming to the Canadiens, Bergevin was an assistant GM with the Chicago Blackhawks, but left the club in 2012.

In short, Bergevin is someone who understood the value of keeping things light. Playing career. GM Marc Bergevin has been given the benefit of the doubt in the past, but it seems the ownership group have finally lost their confidence in him. If the tension throughout the organization hadn’t been made to dissipate and dissipate in a hurry, it would be nearly impossible for owner Geoff Molson and the team to bring in quality hockey people and players. In terms of a last-second replacement, it’s hard to get someone more qualified than Muller. Marc Bergevin fait des échanges avec toi», a écrit avec humour celle qui suit les activités des Devils du New Jersey. Drouin only saw 27 games this season due to a litany of injuries, so the team will receive a major boost that they did not enjoy for most of the year. He adds that over-inflated media expectations for the likes of This news will be received much differently in Madison than it is in Montreal. That’s why Friedman writes that any team would have to “move the needle” to really interest Montreal GM Upon his hiring by the Canadiens in May 2012, Bergevin said the team had a good nucleus — players such as One of Bergevin’s first moves as GM in Montreal was to bring Michel Therrien, who had coached the Canadiens from 2000 to 2003, back into the fold as the Habs coach. He did record 14 points in that time, but will hope to be fully healthy and contributing a full season whenever hockey resumes.In 74 games with the Rocket in 2018-29, the Saint-Eloi, Quebec native was the team’s most consistent offensive threat, leading the club with 19 goals and 54 points.Barring a late-season run, the Montreal Canadiens look destined to finish outside the playoff picture for the third year in a row.

Even if Julien and Bergevin come back to start the 2020-21 season, it doesn’t mean their seats won’t be incredibly hot.One of the most hyped players coming out of the 2019 NHL Draft, it was almost a foregone conclusion that the Montreal Canadiens’ However, things have not gone according to plan for any of the parties involved.