Marc Bergevin -'The answer is in that room'- Edition

[MarkovsKnee]

The answer is definitely not in the room unless the question is: How do we finish near dead last?

In that case, this team is doing great! Good work boys!

This game tonight.....

 

[CauZuki]

Great trade by MB with Drouin. /s

Just bleeds value in all his moves.

We don't need Serg if we get Dahlin, genius!

 

[justafan22]

We don't need Serg if we get Dahlin, genius!

Who will be given 3rd pairing minutes behind alzner

 

[ArtPeur]

Who will be given 3rd pairing minutes behind alzner

Schlemko and Benn. Dahlin will be converted to Center. He has size and skill afterall

 

[CauZuki]

Who will be given 3rd pairing minutes behind alzner

More like fighting for the 7th spot with Jerabek, while Morrow/Benn get plenty of ice-time.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

We don't need Serg if we get Dahlin, genius!

Thats some habaholic golfer logic, or whatever name they go by.

If Montreal tanks thru MB incompetance then in fact he is genius and the masterplan

 

[Habs_Apostle]

Not into the whole bashing thing at all, but I just couldn't resist this one.

I've found some Christmas reading for Bergevin...

Maybe he'll learn something?

Ha-ha... seriously, caught Karl's interview on the CBC today. He's a super positive guy. You can see where PK gets it from. That's actually pretty amazing having 3 kids make the NHL.

 

[DAChampion]

Not into the whole bashing thing at all, but I just couldn't resist this one.

I've found some Christmas reading for Bergevin...

Maybe he'll learn something?

Ha-ha... seriously, caught Karl's interview on the CBC today. He's a super positive guy. You can see where PK gets it from. That's actually pretty amazing having 3 kids make the NHL.

3 kids?

Jordan Subban might not make it.

 

[LaP]

Was looking at our defense on paper tonight and god it hurst.

Benn-Weber
Alzner-Petry
Jerabek-Schlemko

We legitimately have only two top 4 dmen.

 

[Habs_Apostle]

3 kids?

Jordan Subban might not make it.

Shhh... he has a book to sell

 

[GoHabsGo76]

This organization has become a beast of burden. I'm unable to find any joy in watching it play, I find the players cold and the games meaningless and just can't get over how the media, with the help of management treated PK after he were dealt. Classless bigoted bums.

Hell, even my father who has been a die hard since the 70s has effectively stopped cheering/watching the team....

This is quite simply the most unforgivable thing about MB. I feel the same way. I still keep tabs on the Canadiens daily, but I cannot be bothered to spend the $150 for the Centre Ice package I used to order annually to watch every game. We are not on national TV much stateside and often, when we are, such as tonight, I have it on tv and barely pay attention.

I will be back when changes are made, but god is it hard to support this management.

 

[CauZuki]

Anything can happen, we are only 3 points out of 6th place. -Marc Bergevin probably...

 

[ArtPeur]

Was looking at our defense on paper tonight and god it hurst.

Benn-Weber
Alzner-Petry
Jerabek-Schlemko

We legitimately have only two top 4 dmen.

The way Petry has been playing so far, I'd say we only have 1.

3 kids?

Jordan Subban might not make it.

He was drafted high enough, at least. He was seen as the guy with less skills and small so making it to the NHL was going to be harder for him. I was trying to find some similar families whereas a NHL star would have brothers that didn't make it to the NHL but I only found a few. Jonathan Toews, Keith Seabrook and Wayne Gretzky had brother(s) that were also drafted but never made it. I will still believe that it's a big deal to be drafted in the NHL, few players have that chance.

 

[LaP]

Anything can happen, we are only 3 points out of 6th place. -Marc Bergevin probably...

Before reading "-Marc Bergevin probably..." i was like WTF is happening to him?

 

[CauZuki]

Before reading "-Marc Bergevin probably..." i was like WTF is happening to him?

Don't worry, unlike our GM my resolve is strong!

 

[Miller Time]

Management never accused Subban of anything you mention. You've made that up, or you've confused your info. You've even exaggerated what the media reported, which they got from their own sources, none of which were Bergevin.

So then, the question: Did the media willfully lie, or did they just report? Did journalists fabricate stories, risking their careers to get back at a player? Why would they do this? What motive would they, or anyone, have? And it still doesn't address the nagging question: Why didn't the same rumours surface when other stars were traded, including Shea Weber? Where's their tarnish?

Once again, I'll be clear about this: I love Subban and wish we'd had better people in charge to smooth over the internal issues in the locker room, but I have no doubt there were internal issues.

Issues that likely started when the GM hired a coach who had been publicly critical of him as a media pundit, then proceeded to publicly state that he needed to teach him Character...

issues exacerbated when that same GM played a bs "bridge" contract hardball game for no apparent reason that completely ignored the dedication and performance said player had provided the organization from day one of getting drafted.

spin it how you'd like, we of course don't have a smoking gun of MT or MB feeding their friends in the media bs about PK. All we have is an overwhelming amount of evidence that suggests neither coach nor GM wanted the player, despite performance and community involvment that every other team in the league would die for...
we have media rumours of bad behaviour that is completely inconsistent with all other public and private commentary from anyone who has ever dealt with PK the hockey player or person.
we have countless ex teammates who have publicly commented on his dedication, work ethic, and team focused attitude.

It's pretty silly the extent to which what is known continuously gets ignored or downplayed in favor of conjecture and "no smoking gun" deflections against what is otherwise pretty obvious.

 

[Miller Time]

Not into the whole bashing thing at all, but I just couldn't resist this one.

I've found some Christmas reading for Bergevin...

Maybe he'll learn something?

Ha-ha... seriously, caught Karl's interview on the CBC today. He's a super positive guy. You can see where PK gets it from. That's actually pretty amazing having 3 kids make the NHL.

Had the opportunity to sit down with Karl at the Olympic games in Sochi and pick his brain on his approach to parenting... (i've got a young daughter and am very involved in youth sport, love learning from people with clear success in parenting/teaching/coaching).
what an incredible man and what a great approach to raising kids...

while i haven't read the book, i suspect it distills all the same wisdom and tidbits... highly recommend the read to anyone who has kids.

 

[Skip Bayless]

For me the most frustrating part is Molson talking as if the only reason fans are frustrated is because of the 1-7 start. I don't know if he really believes that, but I'd rather him not say anything than coming out and confirming once again that he (owner and president) is out of touch with the fan base.

 

[Fazkovsky]

Markov and Radulov were creating all the plays and passes

What the hell?

Absolutely no creativity

The answer isn’t in the room we just got a lucky win streak . We are back to reality.

 

[RickP]

Markov and Radulov were creating all the plays and passes

What the hell?

Absolutely no creativity

The answer isn’t in the room we just got a lucky win streak . We are back to reality.

Exactly, and the Habs were still a pretty average team with Radulov and Markov last year (aside from their outstanding 15 games start). Now without those 2, they look more like a lottery team than a team fighting to make the playoffs.

 

[Runner77]

Not into the whole bashing thing at all, but I just couldn't resist this one.

I've found some Christmas reading for Bergevin...

Maybe he'll learn something?

Ha-ha... seriously, caught Karl's interview on the CBC today. He's a super positive guy. You can see where PK gets it from. That's actually pretty amazing having 3 kids make the NHL.

The Subban book has competition ...

 

[NotProkofievian]

The Subban book has competition ...

Lmao.

''What had happened was...''

 

[Sterling Archer]

I doubt we make any meaningful moves until around the deadline. If we’re in it then I can see is adding. If not we’ll trade off guys like Plex etc and try to add some picks for the draft.

Bigger pieces likely won’t be traded until the season is over and by a new GM if that’s where Molson decides to go. Then Patches or Chucky will be traded to try and change this identity of this team.

That’s the way I see it playing out.

 

[Rapala]

The Subban book has competition ...

Just post a gif of his ridiculous SCF worthy victory dance.
That is when and where everything started shaking loose.
I was one of the few wondering at the over reaction that ended up spilling out on the streets. Round 2 victories are worth more than I imagined. I'm not saying he incited anything but it didn't help and we looked completely foolish as a City.

 

[mariolemieux66]

This team should considered itself lucky to be playing in the worst division in the NHL.
4 of the 6 team with worst record are in the Atlantic. If this team was in another division they would be out of the playoffs by now.

What a f***ing joke!