Kamal Panesar: Marc Bergevin Named the Next GM of the Montreal Canadiens

Congrads Habs.... and on dumping that crumb Gomez

Kamal Panesar: Marc Bergevin Named the Next GM of the Montreal Canadiens
- Kamal Panesar

cap hit for that buyout is crazy but I think he has a NMC so burying isnt an option?

cap hit for that buyout is crazy but I think he has a NMC so burying isnt an option?
- muffin_man

2012 - 3,5
2013 - 4,5
2014 - 1,666
2015 - 1,666

Yeah it is ugly.

What do you wanna bet that some other team picks him up for cheap...

cap hit for that buyout is ugly but I think he has a NMC so burying isnt an option?
- muffin_man

He doesn't have a NMC.

NTC only.

2012 - 3,5
2013 - 4,5
2014 - 1,666
2015 - 1,666

Yeah it is ugly.

What do you wanna bet that some other team picks him up for cheap...
- GoneFullRetard

He will be a Winnipeg Jet or New York Islander by July 1st.

- keatondixon

I was so affraid to see that dumb Pierre McGuire taking the job...

Really great news, I think Marc Bergevin was the best candidate, i'm really happy with the hiring.

As for Gomez...put that sukker in the AHL...that's all.

Good luck Bergy! you're the last line of true hard nosed canadien hockey blood in the front office for the hawks!
now you can start raping stan bowman of what ever talent left the hawks do have and dump the canadiens garbage on us!
because you know, these guys don't know how to find true hard nosed talent wether its on the ice or in the front office!
case and point! mike f'n kitchen behind the bench! other than carbomb and razor and maybe mayers, just WHAT has stan bowman done since he took over for dale?
bergy's first deal: kaner for some soft russian busts becuse stans daddy thinks they will turn into the next federov,datsyuk, or zetterberg!

Pierre Maguire, who was the bridesmaid for the third time in GM pursuits, was on the radio this morning and discussed it. He was very supportive of the hire, of the process, and wished Bergevin the best of luck. He also said that this was a job he really wanted. Being a guy who grew up in Montreal, watched the rise and the eventual fall of the organization and spoke of how they needed to get back to where they were in the past.

People can scoff at the idea that being the Habs GM is the most coveted job in the NHL, but there are a lot of people who would agree with that assessment and Maguire said it as much this morning. While the team is down for the count now, their history is second to no one in the NHL. People can argue it all day but for a lot of people who witnessed pure domination for 5 straight years, who witnessed rule changes based on a power play so lethal that it had to reduce the impact of the 2 minute minor, it clearly is.

In the newer era of the NHL, the Canadiens have won 13 cups since 1960. No team even has half of that.

So, if you don't care about history at all, then sure, it isn't a coveted position but most hockey purists realize the importance of this franchise and even people like me who hate the Canadiens respect that history and respect the people who grew up idolizing that team.

As for Gomez...put that sukker in the AHL...that's all.
- Habsfan84

Can't.

Can't.


- jbold

Oh yes, they can.

Can't.


- jbold

Yes they can.

Can't.


- jbold

failed...

only have a ntc, not nmc, so Hamilton is waiting for the champ

Kamal Panesar: Marc Bergevin Named the Next GM of the Montreal Canadiens
- Kamal Panesar

Will be interesting to hear what Bergevin has to say at the presser today. Lack of experience concerns me, but bringing in a new perspective / outsider, hopefully with an interesting philosophy, is kind of exciting.

As for Gomez, nothing will be done until they know about the new CBA, and if there are any amnesty buyouts that won't reflect on the cap, etc...

To make a move before that is stupid.

Will be interesting to hear what Bergevin has to say at the presser today. Lack of experience concerns me, but bringing in a new perspective / outsider, hopefully with an interesting philosophy, is kind of exciting.

As for Gomez, nothing will be done until they know about the new CBA, and if there are any amnesty buyouts that won't reflect on the cap, etc...

To make a move before that is stupid.
- JDJ

Unless they plan on dumping more dead weight.

*cough* Kaberle, Bourque *cough*

Looks like Patrick Roy will end up with the Nords! Montreal-Quebec rivalry will be epic!

Pierre Maguire, who was the bridesmaid for the third time in GM pursuits, was on the radio this morning and discussed it. He was very supportive of the hire, of the process, and wished Bergevin the best of luck. He also said that this was a job he really wanted. Being a guy who grew up in Montreal, watched the rise and the eventual fall of the organization and spoke of how they needed to get back to where they were in the past.

People can scoff at the idea that being the Habs GM is the most coveted job in the NHL, but there are a lot of people who would agree with that assessment and Maguire said it as much this morning. While the team is down for the count now, their history is second to no one in the NHL. People can argue it all day but for a lot of people who witnessed pure domination for 5 straight years, who witnessed rule changes based on a power play so lethal that it had to reduce the impact of the 2 minute minor, it clearly is.

In the newer era of the NHL, the Canadiens have won 13 cups since 1960. No team even has half of that.

So, if you don't care about history at all, then sure, it isn't a coveted position but most hockey purists realize the importance of this franchise and even people like me who hate the Canadiens respect that history and respect the people who grew up idolizing that team.
- Lohaus

Yeah, I watched and remember all that history unfold and as great as some of those teams were in the late '70s and in the 6 team era I also remember how it was done - getting to protect the 2 best junior players in Quebec every year and Sam Pollock ripping off the idiot management and ownership of the California Golden Seals and the LA Kings every year for their top draft picks or players they wanted.

Unfortunately for those who revel in their history, Les Habs are in the NHL toilet bowl right now and its going to be tough climbing out. Better hope that Bergevin has a few better ideas that the resident American genius who runs the other storied NHL franchise down the 401.

Unless they plan on dumping more dead weight.

*cough* Kaberle, Bourque *cough*
- Pecafan Fan

Those two will still be here, regardless, unless they retire or are somehow traded.

Bergevin's first move: Sell Gomez to Stan Bowman!

Heard it here first!

Congrads Habs.... and on dumping that crumb Gomez
- Popcorn Kid

cancelled it - he is staying

He doesn't have a NMC.

NTC only.
- Pecafan Fan

Gomez only had a 3 team NTC that didn't include the Canadiens.

thank god

Gomez only had a 3 team NTC that didn't include the Canadiens.

thank god
- jimbro83

(frank) you! Now give us McDonagh back

(frank) you! Now give us McDonagh back
- Symba007

Steal of the last decade. Can't believe how much he's matured at his age.