Confirmed with Link: Andrei Markov retires

[Edgy]

Are you talking about Markov here who refused to sign a one year deal?

Sarcasm, cute.
Try reading the full thread before making stupid comments.

 

[Habs]

 

[barbu]

Following the habs since 1984. He's my favorite habs of all time - I guess this would have turned out to be Chelios in a world without the trade.

As for the lengthy discussion about what happened in the contract discussion, the truth is nobody really knows. But based on actual results, I have no doubts who the professional is between Markov and Bergevin.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

We need a defense coach.

 

[Gamimenos]

We need defense.

Fixed that for you.

 

[Notabaguette]

A modern legend!

 

[groovejuice]

People love to bash Bergevin and Molson on the topic, but if Markov really wanted to be back three years ago he would've.It was his decision in the end and he decided not to sign the contract offered.There were years he was underpaid and years he was grossly overpaid especially after his injuries. So the habs were always fair to him and he loved being here and was a great defenseman for us and one of the best of all time in hab's history.It takes two to tango in the end.Wouldv've loved to see him get his 1000 games and pass Lapointe but it wasn't meant to be. He could've signed for one year and took it from there.

Bergevin had made an offer to Markov that would’ve allowed him to make his desired salary through performance bonuses once he had come off his demand for a two-year contract and was willing to sign for only one year.

“Yes, there were bonuses,” Markov confirmed. “But it wasn’t a question of money, it was a question of the way it was presented to me. We didn’t even talk. I didn’t like the way they made their offer. There were no discussions. Just an offer made and that’s it.”

Markov was never overpaid by the Habs. Not even close.

 

[groovejuice]

 

[FF de Mars]

I just found out the atomic number of gold is 79, Andrei Markov's number. I wonder if he thought of it when he chose his jersey number.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...need to offer him a 10 game contract to retire a Hab after his 1000 game...

 

[Mrb1p]

I just found out the atomic number of gold is 79, Andrei Markov's number. I wonder if he thought of it when he chose his jersey number.

Prepare to be disappointed.

He was born in 78.

78 was taken.

He got 79.

 

[Jabba11]

Le General. Don't let Bergevin end his NHL career overshadow how he was part of our success for so long. Best Montreal defenseman of my generation.

 

[Redux91]

Miss you General.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I just found out the atomic number of gold is 79, Andrei Markov's number. I wonder if he thought of it when he chose his jersey number.

He was born just before 1979 started

 

[Doc McKenna]

...need to offer him a 10 game contract to retire a Hab after his 1000 game...

Won't happen because of MB. Markov too old at 38 but erik staal is our TDL steal while turning 37 this fall. This organization makes me sick The only part of class they still retain is the ASS portion.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Loved Markov. Great player - probably my favorite Hab of all time.

Don't blame Bergevin for his leaving though - players shouldn't try to be their own agents.

Thanks for everything Andrei!!

 

[Runner77]

Old news thread title needs an upgrade.

 

[BarracudaMtl]

????did I miss something? Why are we talking about the General ?

 

[Krnage]

hire him as Power Play Coach or Defensive Coach

 

[dkd]

EASILY one of the best and my favorite players to dress in a Habs jersey since I became a fan in 2008.

Thank you general!

I hope they bring him into the organization as a defense or PP coach, even if it's for the farm team to begin with.

 

[Brainiac]

Prepare to be disappointed.

He was born in 78.

78 was taken.

He got 79.

Well, 78 is lead. Like in... leader!

 

[admiralcadillac]

What I remember is he didn't want to take a pay cut as he had done hometown discount deals for the habs for many years, and instead of just offering it straight up Bergevin offered a contract full of performance bonuses that could bring him to that but it was not guaranteed, so he decided to leave.

No he hadn’t. He had good contracts following two knee surgeries. Habs treated him well.

 

[Habs13]

Sign him to a contract that will allow him to play ten games as a Hab, and then retire. He deserves at least that!

 

[Brainiac]

Sign him to a contract that will allow him to play ten games as a Hab, and then retire. He deserves at least that!

That would be something to see. Pretty sure he could be decent playing sub-10 min. for 10 games. Even if he's profoundly underwhelming, that would be worth it.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

That would be something to see. Pretty sure he could be decent playing sub-10 min. for 10 games. Even if he's profoundly underwhelming, that would be worth it.

Should have never signed Alzner instead of Markov, Markov on one leg is better than Alzner.