The General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens met with the media after a day of free-agency dealings having just signed his goaltender to a long-term deal. Below are the highlights from the press conference.
On Carey Price extension
“A big amount of money to one player makes things more difficult, but it’s part of my job.” #TSN690 pic.twitter.com/f89CL2E9Eg
— Joey Alfieri (@joeyalfieri) July 2, 2017
”We’re going to make sure that Carey Price finishes his career in Montreal. ” – Marc Bergevin #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 2, 2017
One of the 1st questions Karl Alzner asked Bergevin is if Carey Price would be around “for a long time.” Didnt have an answer then. #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) July 2, 2017
“Nobody has a goaltender like Carey Price in the league. Until they do, they don’t know.” – #Habs Bergevin on goalie being highest paid plyr
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) July 2, 2017
On the state of the Canadiens’ defence
Bergevin: “In my opinion, our defence is better” #Habs
— Joey Alfieri (@joeyalfieri) July 2, 2017
On Karl Alzner
MB on Alzner – He’s got a really good gap, a great stick, a good first pass. He’ll never run numbers. But he’s a top 4 for sure.
— Brian Wilde (@BWildeTBD) July 2, 2017
On Andrei Markov and Alexander Radulov’s UFA status
“Based on their demands I can’t say we’ll be able to bring both back” – Marc Bergevin on Andrei Markov and Alex Radulov.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 2, 2017
#Habs: “On aimerait revoir Andreï (Markov) à Montréal. Ce n’est pas terminé.” – Marc Bergevin
— J-F Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) July 2, 2017
Marc Bergevin says he wants Markov back in Montreal. #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) July 2, 2017
#Habs Bergevin: “We want to bring Radulov back, but not on his terms.” They made him an offer that he has (so far) chosen not to take.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) July 2, 2017
#Bergevin admits if Markov & Radulov walk, they can’t be replaced by UFAs. Mentioned Hudon as a young player who’ll get opportunity.
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) July 2, 2017
“We want Radulov back in Montreal, but on the Canadiens’ terms” -Bergevin
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 2, 2017
Marc Bergevin says the Carey Price extension has no impact on his ability to offer a second year to Andrei Markov.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 2, 2017
“If I told you what Radulov’s agent was asking in January, you’d fall off your chair.”–Bergevin in French.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) July 2, 2017
Bergevin on Markov, Radulov: “We made really, really good offers to these guys.” Added that he thought those offers would get a deal done
— Joey Alfieri (@joeyalfieri) July 2, 2017
Final offers are in to Radulov and Markov. “There’s no negotiation.”
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) July 2, 2017
“First come, first served”-Bergevin à Markov et Radulov. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 2, 2017
Marc Bergevin – “I wont hold any grudges if players want to test the market. It is the game” #habs
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) July 2, 2017
On Alex Galchenyuk
#Habs Bergevin: “He’s an RFA so we’ll try and get things done as soon as possible.” – on signing Galchenyuk #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) July 2, 2017
On the Laval Rocket
Bergevin acknowledges that #Habs having AHL team in Laval led to increased interest from players wanting to join the organization.
— Heather Engel (@engelheather) July 2, 2017
“I hope Charles Hudon will be a nice surprise at development camp.” – Bergevin #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 2, 2017
On drafting Quebecois players
“Quebec-born players are always a priority, but there are fewer and fewer of them (at the NHL Draft)” -Bergevin
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 2, 2017
“At equal talents, we’ll draft the Quebec-born player. That’s not going to change while I’m here.” -Bergevin
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 2, 2017
