Molson Can’t Commit to Bergevin’s Future
Talking to the media earlier this week, Canadiens owner Geoff Molson could only commit to one thing: general manager Marc Bergevin staying on for now. Everyone already knew that, though.…
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The Case to Promote Canadiens GM Bergevin
When Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said he’ll “be there at the draft in Dallas,” he didn’t say in what capacity. To Promote or Fire Bergevin The implication was…
Ten Questions for Marc Bergevin
Will Marc Bergevin lose his job after the garbage fire of a season in Montreal? The jury is still out. Few doubt that this aborted season is Bergevin’s responsibility. However, in…
Grieving the Canadiens Lost Season
For fans of the Montreal Canadiens, this year has been a fiasco. This was not mere misfortune we are talking about, and it cannot be properly described as hard luck.…
Marc Bergevin’s Delusions of Grandeur
The steady drumbeat demanding the firing of Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin got a bit louder in Montreal last week. Brendan Kelly offered enough justifications for most fans who have lost…
Montreal Canadiens: Year-End Round Table
As 2017 draws to a close, many fans of the Montreal Canadiens are feeling despondent. As a team hovering around .500, the Habs have struggled in goal and on defense.…
Learning to Live with Mediocrity in Montreal
The law of holes can be summarized as follows — if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. It’s easy to say, and more difficult to embrace. Especially in…
Job Application: GM of the Montreal Canadiens
Geoff Molson President and CEO, Montreal Canadiens 1275, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest Montréal (Québec) H3C 5L2 Subject: GM Position Dear Mr. Molson: I have been asked by a large number of…
Rebuilding the Canadiens: Readers Respond
Last week, I argued the NHL is about titles or transition. That is, teams are either contending for the Stanley Cup or are in the process of rebuilding so that…
Rebuilding the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have begun to turn around a disastrous start to the 2017 season. Indeed, fans who were gnashing their teeth just two weeks ago are smiling once again.…
Stop Blaming Max Pacioretty
Montreal Canadiens fans have lots to be concerned about. Carey Price is off to the worst start in his career. He is 1-5-1 with a .881 save percentage (SV%) and…
Reason No. 92 Not to Trust Canadiens Management
At least Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson and general manager Marc Bergevin seem to be on the same page. Unfortunately, it does not seem to have the league rules to…