[News] Habs fire Bergevin. Hire Jeff Gorton as executive vice president of hockey ops

[Toonage]

Doubt the Habs are in a rush to sell players. What would the hurry be? Wait for the deadline unless it's an offer they just can't refuse

Monahan for Anderson ain't it.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

If I could do Dube + Valimaki for Toffoli I would. I think that could really upgrade our team, and give MTL two good players/prospects.

Too much.

I don't see the Flames moving Valimaki. Both Sutter and Treliving seem to have a philosophy of being deep on D. If Zadorov walks after the year and they have traded Valimaki, that is just going to open up a hole they would have to plug. Personally, I don't see them moving Valimaki.

The way things are shaping up and if they continue to go well (i.e.: competing for first in the division) I think it is more likely that they move picks opposed to roster players.

[browna]

Bergevin to Vancouver one wonders?
I wonder if the Canucks when they fire Benning, will say his replacement will be able to speak French?
Yes, Bergevin loses a couple more games last year or the Flames have Sutter a few weeks earlier last year and this firing happens 6 months ago.
He had a good run, that's the hardest market to play for given the francophone element that is so important. His Weber for Subban trade, as predicted, looks a lot better then most were saying at the time.

[ben voyonsdonc]

Glad he was canned. I lost every ounce of respect for him after the Mailloux pick.

[Toonage]

Wasn't Bergevin linked to the Kings not long ago? Under the assumption he would be fired prior to the end of last season?

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Monahan for Anderson?

Don't see it.

I would think this is a window for Montreal to take a half step backwards and look to build around Suzuki, Romanov, among others. Can't see them having any interest in Monahan. With the draft in Mtl this offseason, I could see them wanting to make a splash and perhaps stockpile picks. If the Flames are at the top of the division, their 1st should be on the table if it improves them and gives them a player with term.

If the Flames were to pursue either Toffoli or Anderson, they likely have to move salary out but that might have to be through another trade. If they can find a way to have Ottawa take Monahan, even for pennies on the dollar, they should do it.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by TOfan

Too much.

I don't see the Flames moving Valimaki. Both Sutter and Treliving seem to have a philosophy of being deep on D. If Zadorov walks after the year and they have traded Valimaki, that is just going to open up a hole they would have to plug. Personally, I don't see them moving Valimaki.

The way things are shaping up and if they continue to go well (i.e.: competing for first in the division) I think it is more likely that they move picks opposed to roster players.

He barely gets in the lineup as it as right now and we still have Stone and Mackey. You are essentially giving up your 3LW + 6/7D for a 2RW. Both Dube and Valimaki could take a step, but it looks like they could both use a change of scenery. As for next year you can always sign a UFA, or give a chance to Mackey.

[Tkachukwagon]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1465062744512765952

[flames_fan_down_under]

I never liked Bergevin's teams, nor did I like him. I always found them bland with weak depth up the middle. I think the Habs will forever be limiting themselves with their insistence of hiring French speaking coaches, and now with looking to hire a french speaking GM. I get it, but I think that instantly shrinks the pie chart for recruiting talent. Edit: Gorton is a good start in moving away from that philosophy, so good on them.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Tkachukwagon

https://twitter.com/user/status/1465062744512765952

So they are basically going to be hiring an interpreter for Gorton ?

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

If I could do Dube + Valimaki for Toffoli I would. I think that could really upgrade our team, and give MTL two good players/prospects.

No thanks l feel like that would be a trade this team would regret

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

So they are basically going to be hiring an interpreter for Gorton ?

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[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by transplant99

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You don’t think they’d let him speak publicly?

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

So they are basically going to be hiring an interpreter for Gorton ?

Messieurs et mesdames, meet the next GM of the Montreal Canadiens:



Unlike any GM before him, he can keep his mouth shut in both official languages.

[Kipper_3434]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

As confirmed by many players, Hartley is a two-faced jerk.

Should fit right in with the habs. Seriously though being a jerk isn't a deal breaker...yet

[TorqueDog]

It's the Jeff Gorton Show in Montreal now.

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

As confirmed by many players, Hartley is a two-faced jerk.

Yeah, he can be kinda ruthless but there's players that like him still (of course on the other side there's ones that hate his guts too). Didn't Gaudreau and Monahan help Hartley out with some youth camps in the years since his firing?

I never minded Hartley's coaching as an outside viewer, but I don't think he has a long shelf life.

[tkflames]

Originally Posted by TOfan

Or Anderson. It was long rumored Treliving had a strong interest in the player. I wouldn't be surprised if he looks to see what the new management has planned for him. Upcoming draft in Montreal, securing another 1st round pick might be appealing to them.

At his contract...they should be paying us a first to take Anderson...

Tofolli seems like a good fit if Sutter is in. He knows him well.

[mile]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1465132815641714694

[Goriders]

Why don’t they hire Youppe if speaking french is the most important qualification?? Above competence.

What an inept organization.