5 Ways Marc Bergevin Could Get Fired Johannes Wheeldon | March 19, 2018 Last week, Geoff Molson seemed to give many fans of the Montreal Canadiens the worst St. Patrick’s Day present ever. More of Marc Bergevin. What exactly does this guy have…
Molson Can’t Commit to Bergevin’s Future Ryan Szporer | March 17, 2018 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.…
The Case to Promote Canadiens GM Bergevin Ryan Szporer | March 8, 2018 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 Johannes Wheeldon | January 31, 2018 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 Johannes Wheeldon | January 22, 2018 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 Johannes Wheeldon | January 8, 2018 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 Johannes Wheeldon | December 18, 2017 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 Johannes Wheeldon | December 11, 2017 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 Johannes Wheeldon | November 19, 2017 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 Johannes Wheeldon | November 14, 2017 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 Johannes Wheeldon | November 10, 2017 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 Johannes Wheeldon | October 23, 2017 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…