Highlights from Jonathan Drouin’s introductory press conference
The main points from today’s media availability with the newest Montreal Canadien and his team’s general manager
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