Alzner Is One Mistake Bergevin Can’t Bury Ryan Szporer | November 26, 2018 With Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber on the mend, something had to give. That something was general manager Marc Bergevin’s pride along with Karl Alzner, who has just been waived.…
Radulov Rips Open Old Wounds for Habs Fans Ryan Szporer | October 31, 2018 Montreal Canadiens fans may never know exactly what ultimately broke down negotiations between general manager Marc Bergevin and ex-Habs forward Alexander Radulov two summers ago. If you didn’t think it…
Is Byron Bergevin’s Biggest Coup? Ryan Szporer | September 26, 2018 You could definitely argue Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron is general manager Marc Bergevin’s biggest success story. You’d be wrong, though. There’s no denying the waiver-wire acquisition of Byron to…
Top Challenges Facing Habs GM Bergevin Ryan Szporer | September 8, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s job just got a lot tougher. News that Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty won’t negotiate during the season has effectively tied Bergevin’s hands. While Pacioretty…
Likeliest Canadiens Outcomes in 2018-19 Ryan Szporer | August 18, 2018 Expectations are undeniably low for the Montreal Canadiens as they enter the 2018-19 season. Of course, according to general manager Marc Bergevin, the Habs are “officially” intending to compete (for…
Marc Bergevin’s 2018 Offseason Checklist Ryan Szporer | July 28, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s offseason has been hit or miss so far. The successes have largely come with regard to his coaching hires, Dominique Ducharme and Joel Bouchard.…
Cammalleri and the Canadiens: A Cautionary Tale Paul Olioff | July 27, 2018 Concerns about the Montreal Canadiens’ inability to land top talent through free agency is not new. General manager Marc Bergevin has been under fire for six years for focusing on…
How the Canadiens Are Better for 2018-19 Ryan Szporer | July 25, 2018 The key to success for the 2018-19 Montreal Canadiens may very well reside in a resurgent Carey Price. Considering the lack of a viable defense in front of the star…
More Questions for Canadiens GM Bergevin Ryan Szporer | July 22, 2018 In a bid to improve the team’s transparency, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin recently answered fans’ questions. Consider it mission partially accomplished. To Bergevin’s credit, he was candid in…
Is Canadiens GM Bergevin a Sitting Duck? Ryan Szporer | July 10, 2018 While Marc Bergevin is out of excuses, he may not be out of reasons as to why he remains general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. It is entirely possible he…
Bergevin Somehow Sticks to a Plan Ryan Szporer | July 4, 2018 Aside from a few select people, no one knows if the Montreal Canadiens’ day on July 1 played out how it was supposed to. That list begins with Habs general…
Canadiens’ Rebuild is Official Paul Olioff | July 3, 2018 After both the NHL draft and the opening of free agency on July 1, some Montreal Canadiens fans were left scratching their heads. The team failed to address the immediate need…