Canadiens Still Shouldn’t Have Matched Kotkaniemi Offer Sheet
Ex-Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi was always going to enjoy success with the Carolina Hurricanes. Why harp on it?
Marc Bergevin
Ex-Canadiens GM Bergevin Rarely Made Bad Trade-Deadline Deals
Clearly, ex-Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin made bad trades, but few if any came in the lead-up to the trade deadline.
Revisiting the Blackhawks’ 1983 Draft
We started our series looking back at significant Chicago Blackhawks draft classes with 1980, the best in franchise history. Before we get to more modern drafts, we will take one…
Canadiens: Marc Bergevin’s 5 Biggest Mistakes
Marc Bergevin was the general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens for nine years and had his ups and downs. He seemed to be very good at making trades but…
Replacing Julien With Ducharme a Setback for Canadiens’ Future
On Feb. 24, 2021, Claude Julien was fired by former general manager Marc Bergevin and promptly replaced by head coach Dominique Ducharme. It was a move perhaps not shocking at…
Canadiens Can’t Afford Same Mistakes with Norlinder
Do the Montreal Canadiens risk doing the same thing they did to Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s development to that of defenseman Mattias Norlinder?
Canucks’ News & Rumors: Gillis, Gilman, Bergevin & More
In the newest edition of Vancouver Canucks‘ News & Rumors, the organization has shown interest in a couple of front office candidates. Former Canucks’ president and general manager(GM) Mike Gills…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Canucks, Flyers, Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Jason Spezza of the Toronto Maple Leafs was hit with a hefty suspension. It appears he is going to appeal the ruling, but will the…
Bergevin Leaves Compelling and Complicated Legacy With Canadiens
Marc Bergevin is one of the most polarizing figures in the NHL and his nine-year tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, which came to an end on Sunday,…
Canadiens Wisely Fire Bergevin and Spare Ducharme
When the Montreal Canadiens fired general manager Marc Bergevin, they kept head coach Dominique Ducharme in the fold. It was the right move.
Canadiens Make Right Move by Trusting Gorton with GM Search
The Montreal Canadiens are in the midst of one of their worst seasons ever, and so far, owner Geoff Molson has been silent. General Manager (GM) Marc Bergevin is in…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Kings, Senators, Flames, Canucks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will be making some organizational changes after learning that Scott Mellanby has resigned from his position as Assistant GM. Meanwhile, there’s a…