News Article: Geoff Molson re-affirms confidence in Marc Bergevin, will not hire a president of hockey operations

[WeThreeKings]

Have the rules changed for the draft?Does the worse record automatically get 1st pick or is it still lottery?

Lottery for the top 2 picks and you can only move up 4 spots.

 

[danyhabsfan]

Bring a new GM but don't expect a miracle.

We have already have a 74.6M roster and buried cap hit for next season (16 players)

 

[danyhabsfan]

Lottery for the top 2 picks and you can only move up 4 spots.

edit: didnt see the changes in 2022

 

[Archijerej]

The retool, which was the guiding principle for this organisation since 2018, has culminated in a pummeling at the hands of Tampa in the Finals, followed by a total collapse this season.

Does anybody really believe Molson is eager to stay the course with Bergevin, or entrust him to formulate a new strategy (again!) and start over?

I think it's very unlikely.

 

[BozoTheClown]

Bring a new GM but don't expect a miracle.

We have already have a 74.6M roster and buried cap hit for next season (16 players)

It will be a very painful next 5 years. Worst if Molson and Bergeron remain in their current role/position.

 

[sampollock]

this french thing is killing the team.. if they don't hire a French speaking person they get a guy to bad

 

[Willy6655]

Does anybody really believe Molson is eager to stay the course with Bergevin, or entrust him to formulate a new strategy (again!) and start over?

Yes,

Because MB will just use the same "ace up his sleeve" excuse that he has always used....injuries and no Price

That gets him off the hook, a free pass for the season,

Not saying he deserves it, but it's the way it is

 

[dinodebino]

this french thing is killing the team.. if they don't hire a French speaking person they get a guy to bad

Ironic since your pseudo is of a Montrealer who spoke French.

 

[Habano]

This organization is laughing at all us fans and supporters by giving us the biggest middle finger you'll ever see.

No accountability for an on ice product that is close to being the worst in the league. A clown management team that is endorsed by our testicularly challenged owner.

Any other organization, heads would have rolled years ago.

 

[sampollock]

Ironic since your pseudo is of a Montrealer who spoke French.

true, but if there is a A1 GM out there, they can't get him, no french.

 

[Woodchuck]

true, but if there is a A1 GM out there, they can't get him, no french.

You mean like, say, Julien Brisebois, the guy we had in our own organisation? The "French thing" isn't the reason this team is doing so poorly. They didn't stick with MB for 10 years because he's French and no other option was available, they stuck with him cause Molson is pretty bad at managing hockey and MB is a good used car salesman apparently. I'm all for picking whoever's the best no matter the language, but to blame the team being so bad on a french factor is just wrong. It was just making bad decisions and sticking with them for MUCH longer than warranted (Therrien was another example).

 

[sampollock]

You mean like, say, Julien Brisebois, the guy we had in our own organisation? The "French thing" isn't the reason this team is doing so poorly. They didn't stick with MB for 10 years because he's French and no other option was available, they stuck with him cause Molson is pretty bad at managing hockey and MB is a good used car salesman apparently. I'm all for picking whoever's the best no matter the language, but to blame the team being so bad on a french factor is just wrong. It was just making bad decisions and sticking with them for MUCH longer than warranted (Therrien was another example).

you are correct but..... if they man for coach or GM he is not considered unless he can speak
all I am saying
I don't care what race or lang at all, just get winners here

 

[jackeymoon]

Overall montreal is 2nd last ahead of coyotes for shots on goal per game. They have a 43% faceoff win, their penalty kill is 65% effective (3rd worst in the league), their power play is 3rd worst in the league...and after 10 games they rank 3rd worst in the entire league.

Special teams is on coaching and personnel..Both failures of the GM

The fact that the Montreal Canadiens, who are worth well over a billion dollars, have significantly worse scouts and staff than Ottawa is an embarrassment.

The Habs really have become the NHL equivalent of Molson beer. Pathetic

 

[sampollock]

The fact that the Montreal Canadiens, who are worth well over a billion dollars, have significantly worse scouts and staff than Ottawa is an embarrassment.

The Habs really have become the NHL equivalent of Molson beer. Pathetic

good summary

 

[Jee]

you are correct but..... if they man for coach or GM he is not considered unless he can speak
all I am saying
I don't care what race or lang at all, just get winners here

"this french thing is killing the team.. " seems like you do care about race or lang to me

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Isn't this old news? This thread should be locked, no? Didn't Molson say this a year and a half ago?

 

[Archijerej]

Yes,

Because MB will just use the same "ace up his sleeve" excuse that he has always used....injuries and no Price

That gets him off the hook, a free pass for the season,

Not saying he deserves it, but it's the way it is

Not this time imo.

 

[SakuKoivu11]

We are on pace for 16-17 wins this season. Good for top 5 pick this June.

 

[iamtalbot]

The retool, which was the guiding principle for this organisation since 2018, has culminated in a pummeling at the hands of Tampa in the Finals, followed by a total collapse this season.

Does anybody really believe Molson is eager to stay the course with Bergevin, or entrust him to formulate a new strategy (again!) and start over?

I think it's very unlikely.

The only thing I trust molson to do is the wrong thing as that's all he has shown he's capable of

 

[dinodebino]

If no major moves are made this week, I would then agree that Molson and Co have written off this season. Yet again.

 

[1909]

this french thing is killing the team.. if they don't hire a French speaking person they get a guy to bad

Not "French".... BILINGUAL !!!!!

 

[Wats]

Lottery for the top 2 picks and you can only move up 4 spots.

Those rules came at perfect timing. Barring end of season win streak to ruin tank this should be a safe bottom 5 finish team.

 

[BLONG7]

"this french thing is killing the team.. " seems like you do care about race or lang to me

Guys just want the best hockey people end of discussion.....but the past 10-12 years we have not gone that route, we have gone with the best franco guy available, and..............here we are.
Rinse and Repeat...

 

[Monsieur Miz]

Bergevin was the best franco available? He was an absolute no-name and his "mentor" has been kicked out of the league.

His former Blackhawks are a f***ing dumpster and his current team is the same.

But hey, everything's fine.

 

[1909]

Bergevin was the best franco available? He was an absolute no-name and his "mentor" has been kicked out of the league.

His former Blackhawks are a f***ing dumpster and his current team is the same.

But hey, everything's fine.

His "mentor" have won two Stanley Cups. Don't try to link everything together. Doesn't make sense.