*edited* What is the best method of protest to pressure Molson into firing MB?

[Pickles]

Best way to protest is not to protest. Ignore the team, don't spend a dime on the team or any businesses that support it. Spend your time and money doing other things. Not only should MB go but starting to think Molson needs to sell the team away to a good owner that cares about winning and not just profits.

If I still lived in Montreal I'd be down for a protest but since I don't this is how I'll protest. No merchandise or tickets for me. The fan base needs to send a message that incompetent management is not tolerated any longer.

 

[Pickles]

Yet here you are, fully committed on an internet message board. Day after day bashing the Habs.

There's a difference between a corporate boot licker that accepts and defends the damage Bergevin has done and a fan that still loves and follows the team but is unhappy with the direction the team is going. Try to understand the difference.

 

[SquiddFX]

Why not create a viral protest. Like #MolsonChallange. You crack open a Molson beer and pour it out. The crack open a competitor's brew and take a swig. Say something catchy like "I won't shill for swill". Make sure to have a Habs jersey or hat on.

 

[CHwest]

If nutbars can organise a protest against an English coach, I'm sure a protest can be organised to have the bargain master fired. Won't do much good though, they will just hire the first Francophone they can find.

 

[OldCraig71]

I would have fired him 2 years ago but if Bergevin is not fired after missing the playoffs this year with:
A) A team in his vision
B) Cap Space
C) Carey Price mega deal
D) Gutting the roster in one off season and still not addressing the center position.

He will be GM until he decides to retire because nothing can cause him to be fired.

 

[RandR]

Aside from a non-hockey issue, Molson is not going to fire Bergevin unless he thinks MB is responsible for adversely affecting the club's bottom line. The Habs will likely miss the playoffs this year, that probably means a minimum of $5 million in lost playoff revenue, and that should sting Molson at least a little. However, if Carey Price continues to have such an off year, then I won't be surprised at all to see MB getting at least one more year.

When the Canadiens went into free-fall a couple of years ago, Therrien was given one more chance to see what he can do with a healthy Carey Price before he was finally fired. Even it is only because MB is owed at least a couple million a year for another 4 years, I wouldn't be surprised to see him given a similar chance next year with Price hopefully having returned to form.

 

[Price is Wright]

Toss French Toast onto the ice.

 

[smirob]

Don't buy tickets. Don't buy Molson. If it hurts his pockets he'll change his tune, he's a businessman

 

[Kid Dynomite]

Best way to protest is not to protest. Ignore the team, don't spend a dime on the team or any businesses that support it. Spend your time and money doing other things. Not only should MB go but starting to think Molson needs to sell the team away to a good owner that cares about winning and not just profits.

This.
If you don't like the direction of the team, don't watch it.
It's the same principle as a movie or TV show - if you don't like it, don't waste your time watching it. Just move on.

 

[RealityBytes]

Why not create a viral protest. Like #MolsonChallange. You crack open a Molson beer and pour it out. The crack open a competitor's brew and take a swig. Say something catchy like "I won't shill for swill". Make sure to have a Habs jersey or hat on.

One issue with that is the Habs are owned by the three Molson brothers and is independant of the ownership of the Molson Brewery which is a division of Molson Coors (as far as I understand). Snubbing Molson beer isn't necessarily snubbing the three owning brothers.

 

[MisterNoItAll]

Don't buy tickets. Don't buy Molson. If it hurts his pockets he'll change his tune, he's a businessman

That'll never happen, because we all know these HF posters who threaten protests, don't actually have the gall to do it. Heck, they probably can't even go a full month without watching the Habs, the only thing they have in life is following hockey lol. They'll complain on here, but continue buying tickets, and watching games all at the same time.

 

[Pickles]

That'll never happen, because we all know these HF posters who threaten protests, don't actually have the gall to do it. Heck, they probably can't even go a full month without watching the Habs, the only thing they have in life is following hockey lol. They'll complain on here, but continue buying tickets, and watching games all at the same time.

Get real. Alot of the posters on here have already started to protest. We still watch the games but we will not support this team financially any longer. You have no idea how angry the fan base is and rightfully so. You may be ok with mediocrity but most of the fan base isn't. Get a clue.

 

[habtastic]

The team will take care of it. Still won't work, but they're the best shot.

 

[Cobra Commander]

This.
If you don't like the direction of the team, don't watch it.
It's the same principle as a movie or TV show - if you don't like it, don't waste your time watching it. Just move on.

I can't move on because it is part of my heritage as a Montrealer.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Okay guys, time to wrap it up. People who don't agree with us have told us to go do something else, so clearly, we have to listen to them.

 

[PaulD]

There's a difference between a corporate boot licker that accepts and defends the damage Bergevin has done and a fan that still loves and follows the team but is unhappy with the direction the team is going. Try to understand the difference.

Well said.

 

[PaulD]

The Police are out again, get your Montreal Canadiens true fans license and registration ready.

 

[WeThreeKings]

You're not a true Habs fan unless you live for finishing middle of the pack every season.

If you desire a direction that has a chance of creating a contender. You're a fake fan.

GHG!!!!

 

[OldCraig71]

That horse is dead.

How many different ways can he say that he doesn't watch the Habs before bashing them?

We get it. Move on.

As many ways as he wants, it's a message board. How many ways did you voice your displeasure about the play of PK Subban while so many others liked the player?

 

[PaulD]

This.
If you don't like the direction of the team, don't watch it.
It's the same principle as a movie or TV show - if you don't like it, don't waste your time watching it. Just move on.

Plenty of good, and very talented teams to watch. As well as of new young stars in the league.
Sure it would be better if that was the case in Montreal ....however ..........

and play offs are great regardless.

 

[PaulD]

That'll never happen, because we all know these HF posters who threaten protests, don't actually have the gall to do it. Heck, they probably can't even go a full month without watching the Habs, the only thing they have in life is following hockey lol. They'll complain on here, but continue buying tickets, and watching games all at the same time.

You could not be more wrong.

Its like they said in Toronto for decades when asked "how do they keep selling out icing these crap teams ???

Simple. 4 million people.....20 thousand suckers. Easy money.

But their are plenty of Habs fans that have lost interest, barely watch and spend zero dollars on the team. But for every one of them....there is one doing the opposite....maybe more.

Question is....for how long?

 

[BLONG7]

You could not be more wrong.

Its like they said in Toronto for decades when asked "how do they keep selling out icing these crap teams ???

Simple. 4 million people.....20 thousand suckers. Easy money.

But their are plenty of Habs fans that have lost interest, barely watch and spend zero dollars on the team. But for every one of them....there is one doing the opposite....maybe more.

Question is....for how long?

Habs fans don't have near the patience the Leafs fans have had................that being said, our organization seems to have become like theirs, $$$$ is the key for the organization...frustrated fans do need to be sending Molson a message...Jack Todd wrote an article about how Molson, himself, needs to step aside, and hire a real hockey prsident to run the show...that would give MB more accountability, and would be a start to the process. MB has had us regress, and no one seems to be calling him out on it.

 

[Censored Toad]

Why not create a viral protest. Like #MolsonChallange. You crack open a Molson beer and pour it out. The crack open a competitor's brew and take a swig. Say something catchy like "I won't shill for swill". Make sure to have a Habs jersey or hat on.

That is actually a pretty SOLID idea Squidd!!!

Its easy to do, and sends the right message!

 

[Censored Toad]

You're not a true Habs fan unless you live for finishing middle of the pack every season.

If you desire a direction that has a chance of creating a contender. You're a fake fan.

GHG!!!!

Oh stop it WTK.... stop spreading fake news!!!

 

[psychonaut]

I think if they miss the payoffs we are going to have a new GM for the next year.