Jonathan Drouin
His new deal
He literally just signed it in front of us.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) June 15, 2017
#Habs newest forward holds up his new colours. #Habs say Drouin just inked a 6 year deal. pic.twitter.com/DUmza4gw2H
— Douglas Gelevan (@DGelevan) June 15, 2017
#Habs Drouin is wearing number 72 because, you know, 27 is taken for the time-being. Drouin has signed a 6-year contract extension. pic.twitter.com/UdCpyOget7
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) June 15, 2017
On joining the Montreal Canadiens
“It’s quite an honor to be a member of the Canadiens. I’ve had a smile on my face for three hours straight!” -Jonathan Drouin #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 15, 2017
On where he can play, #Habs Drouin: “It’s hard to say. In Tampa I played all over the place. At the end of the day, Claude will decide.”
— Chantal 📎 (@pucksnlife) June 15, 2017
Expected to be traded?#Habs Drouin: “A little. I wasn’t really expecting it to be in Montreal, because of the rivalry with Tampa.”
— Chantal 📎 (@pucksnlife) June 15, 2017
#Habs Drouin: “It’s still surreal. You don’t ever think this will happen, playing in Montreal. I’m still in shock.”
— Chantal 📎 (@pucksnlife) June 15, 2017
On how he heard
Jonathan Drouin was on his way to play golf when he heard about the trade. He cancelled his golf game.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) June 15, 2017
#Habs Drouin: “This is a really good team. There are good veterans that can help me.”
— Chantal 📎 (@pucksnlife) June 15, 2017
Marc Bergevin
On Drouin trade
Trade for Drouin took “a couple weeks, roughly.” says Bergevin. #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) June 15, 2017
“My thinking hasn’t changed, but to get a player of Jonathan’s caliber… I’m convinced we got a big piece in Jonathan.” -MB
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 15, 2017
#Habs Bergevin: “Like I always say, ‘Expect the unexpected.'” Gestures toward Drouin sitting beside him.
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) June 15, 2017
On other business
“Whatever I do with Alex (Radulov), term will be very important” – Marc Bergevin.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) June 15, 2017
No buy out for any @CanadiensMTL players this summer. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) June 15, 2017
Bergevin won’t confirm or deny he’s shopping Galchenyuk. “I don’t talk about player transactions.”
— Chantal 📎 (@pucksnlife) June 15, 2017
Expect #Habs to announce a new deal with G Charlie Lindgren soon. Talks have picked up of late.
— L.A. Lariviere (@L_A_theRiver) June 15, 2017
On the loss of Mikhail Sergachev
#Habs Bergevin mentioned Brett Lernout & Noah Juulsen when asked about organizational depth on D.
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) June 15, 2017
Bergevin says he sees Juulsen as a top 4 eventually #Habs
— Douglas Gelevan (@DGelevan) June 15, 2017
On organizational coaching positions
#Habs GM Marc Bergevin says he’s not expecting any changes to team’s coaching staff under Claude Julien #HabsIO
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) June 15, 2017
“We are currently in talks.” -Bergevin on the status of Sylvain Lefebvre behind the bench of the Laval Rocket
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 15, 2017
Here is Jonathan Drouin putting on the #Habs jersey for the first time: #TSN690 pic.twitter.com/Eht1ev756E
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) June 15, 2017
