I'm not sure this is a requirement for this team anymore.
- dt99999

I don't think that all of the criticism levied at Bergevin is warranted to be honest. People get hung up on so many insignificant things, it is ridiculous. The 91.9 callers are absolutely horrid and the "hosts" are just as bad. Gilbert "mou comme la marde" Delorme needs to be slapped. The fefans are just being fed a steady diet of Bergehate every day and they line up like pigs at a through.

I'm not sure this is a requirement for this team anymore.
- dt99999

I agree, wouldn't be good business either... Lots of depth there, gotta turn him into something they need and younger

I don't think that all of the criticism levied at Bergevin is warranted to be honest. People get hung up on so many insignificant things, it is ridiculous. The 91.9 callers are absolutely horrid and the "hosts" are just as bad. Gilbert "mou comme la marde" Delorme needs to be slapped. The fefans are just being fed a steady diet of Bergehate every day and they line up like pigs at a through.
- Cyberhabs

Nah dude honestly, his handling of the team is indefensible.

I don't think that all of the criticism levied at Bergevin is warranted to be honest. People get hung up on so many insignificant things, it is ridiculous. The 91.9 callers are absolutely horrid and the "hosts" are just as bad. Gilbert "mou comme la marde" Delorme needs to be slapped. The fefans are just being fed a steady diet of Bergehate every day and they line up like pigs at a through.
- Cyberhabs

The team is not better since Bergevin has been here. The window has closed if it was ever open. I fail to see how he helped this team.

Expecting Drouin to be a center, after trading a top prospect on defense that mtl could really use right now, expecting a sixth defenseman to play with Weber, signing Alzner while he was not really playing anymore in DC...Price at 10, 5...I could go on.

At least he is keeping his picks so far and did not sell the farm for ROR, something that some smart asses in here wanted him to do.

The team is not better since Bergevin has been here. The window has closed if it was ever open. I fail to see how he helped this team.

Expecting Drouin to be a center, after trading a top prospect on defense that mtl could really use right now, expecting a sixth defenseman to play with Weber, signing Alzner while he was not really playing anymore in DC...Price at 10, 5...I could go on.

At least he is keeping his picks so far and did not sell the farm for ROR, something that some smart asses in here wanted him to do.
- deadpoulet

Thing is if you look at some of his moves in a vacuum they look fine. But strong them together and its (frank)in pinball

Nah dude honestly, his handling of the team is indefensible.
- dt99999

On certain levels or decisions, I would agree but even if he were to cure cancer, most of the fanbase would complain about all the doctors that would be out of work.

Thing is if you look at some of his moves in a vacuum they look fine. But strong them together and its (frank)in pinball
- dt99999

I am not really in a strong position to argue. I defended the Gomez trade the day it was made.

Thing is if you look at some of his moves in a vacuum they look fine. But strong them together and its (frank)in pinball
- dt99999

I did not think that the Drouin trade was that bad at the time. I think Drouin could bounce back as well. But if you get a winger for a guy who has the potentiel to be a top defenseman (at least play on the top pair) you better get one hell of a winger....or a center.

Never got the Subban trade. It was not a good idea from the start to get older. I think Subban fit more the new NHL as well. I guess you could still argue that Weber has a few years left (when healthy). But some of his moves and where he saw the player play....how can you expect to win with that center line and that defense? Ok, Price was supposed to be better, but come on....

I am not really in a strong position to argue. I defended the Gomez trade the day it was made.
- Cyberhabs

Yeah but you and I are not paid to be GM. They are supposed to know better.

The team is not better since Bergevin has been here. The window has closed if it was ever open. I fail to see how he helped this team.

Expecting Drouin to be a center, after trading a top prospect on defense that mtl could really use right now, expecting a sixth defenseman to play with Weber, signing Alzner while he was not really playing anymore in DC...Price at 10, 5...I could go on.

At least he is keeping his picks so far and did not sell the farm for ROR, something that some smart asses in here wanted him to do.
- deadpoulet

Injuries do play a significant factor, as does the coaching staff and player development. Not all bad decisions fall squarely at his feet. Sometimes, the player has to shoulder some of the blame.

Does it really matter that he is not coming out and saying it's a rebuild? Calling this an insult to the fans and the franchise is just a (frank)ing joke. The guy would get crucified no matter what he did.

Price bounces back next season and the conversation is quite different. A healthy Weber is also a significant step up over what we saw last year on D. Drouin is still young and should continue to develop. He was not the worst we have seen taking face offs. Price's contract is based on his status as a franchise player. The fact that he is a goaltender is irrelevant in my opinion. He is the face of the team and is paid like it. It is now on him to prove the team right in giving him this deal.

I am not pretending that this is a contending team or that Bergevin is the greatest GM to ever have the title. He could have landed Spezza and Seguin like Dallas did a few years ago. Did that translate into success? Did adding Radulov? People would still be clamouring for his head.

They should be looking for the equivalent of Juulsen, Byron and a 1st for Pacioretty... Obviously not from a team that will most likely hold a lottery pick but from a contender, a 20-31 pick

Good D prospect, a player on his last year that can get you more picks at deadline time and the 1st

Yeah but you and I are not paid to be GM. They are supposed to know better.
- deadpoulet

True but the NHL is filled with deals and moves that leave you scratching your head years later. Vancouver trading Neely, Kordic for Courtnall, Garth Snow's tenure.......

With hindsight, Marc Bergevin either over valued the team on the ice and tried to go on a deep run riding a hot goalie. We all saw what happened when Price was Kriedered.

If he didn't trade some of those 2nd rounders for "character guys" or with the desire for the team to pull off a magical run, the team would obviously be in a better position now. At the time however, standing pat was not really an option. The team was having very strong regular seasons but could not find that additional gear in the playoffs.

I am not really in a strong position to argue. I defended the Gomez trade the day it was made.
- Cyberhabs

That was glorious

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Marc Bergevin already met with the media on Sunday, but now he wants to give fans their chance too.

If you have a question for Marc, reply with it here, and he may answer you soon on http://canadiens.com . #GoHabsGo

Canadiens Montréal
‏Verified account @CanadiensMTL
44m44 minutes ago

Marc Bergevin already met with the media on Sunday, but now he wants to give fans their chance too.

If you have a question for Marc, reply with it here, and he may answer you soon on http://canadiens.com . #GoHabsGo
- Mashadar

Marc, criss de vieux singe. Quand est ce tu prends ta retraite?

They should be looking for the equivalent of Juulsen, Byron and a 1st for Pacioretty... Obviously not from a team that will most likely hold a lottery pick but from a contender, a 20-31 pick

Good D prospect, a player on his last year that can get you more picks at deadline time and the 1st
- obie

Marc, criss de vieux singe. Quand est ce tu prends ta retraite?
- BashCH

Nanon Manon.


Hey big, kan ess tu nous pogne unvrai gros centre numareauuooo aaa-unn?

- WaterBoy

How come the Isles didn't get Matthews for Tavares? Seems odd NY didn't trade his rights considering the value they held, isn't it?

How come the Isles didn't get Matthews for Tavares? Seems odd NY didn't trade his rights considering the value they held, isn't it?
- obie

You still can't wrap your head around a rumor can't you?

\holy (frank) you're "sacha" x-infinity.

You still can't wrap your head around a rumor can't you?

\holy (frank) you're "sacha" x-infinity.
- WaterBoy

His rights had no (frank)ing value at that point. You can't wait 100 years on a guy before you make a decision.

His rights had no (frank)ing value at that point. You can't wait 100 years on a guy before you make a decision.
- deadpoulet

The beautifullll thing about this JT poop show is that he'll never win a cup.

Gotta love this.

The beautifullll thing about this JT poop show is that he'll never win a cup.

Gotta love this.
- WaterBoy

You're right, what a brutal team

You're right, what a brutal team
- obie

I'm just hoping Lou goes nuts on them leafs and offer "shiits" Marner and then Matthews.

I'm just hoping Lou goes nuts on them leafs and offer "shiits" Marner and then Matthews.
- WaterBoy

As if the Leafs will let them get to that

That was glorious
- dt99999

What was even better was 4 years later when you posted it as a dark reminder of the error of my ways.