Wednesday Habs Links: Marc Bergevin speaks to the media for the first time since the Subban extension

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Here’s the full 11 minute interview with Marc Bergevin (French).
He dismissed the report that Geoff Molson went over his head when it came to the Subban extension, saying that he and Molson were always on the same page.
According to the GM he doesn’t pay attention to the media whatsoever.
Bergevin didn’t want to talk much about who would become the next captain.
He’s always trying to improve the team, but the phone lines aren’t very busy right now. He’s happy with the team he’s assembled.
Francis Bouillon is still on the radar, however Bergevin didn’t really give the impression that he was leaning towards signing him.
He feels his situation within the salary cap is comfortable.
He actually touched upon analytics when pressed on the issue, stating that they’re not the only tool that should be used in hockey, but that he has a group of people who takes care of those things:
Michel Therrien didn’t want to speak about the captaincy issue, however former coach Jacques Demers seems to think Therrien knows who he’ll pick.
Francis Bouillon can go away any time now. That’ll do Francis, that’ll do.
P.K. Subban also spoke to the throng of reporters. He took the opportunity to show off some of his new and improved French, including “you are sexy”. Eight more years! Eight more years!
Subban went on to mention that he wants to win a Stanley Cup, here’s the full interview where he reminds us that he has his eyes on the prize.
Lars Eller took his turn at the podium. He’s excited to be in Montreal for the next four years.
Stephane Richer chimed in on the captain debate. He also mentioned that he felt it was a shame that Subban’s contract situation shouldn’t have gone to arbitration.
Since it seemed to be the theme of the day, Jacques Lemaire gave his two cents on the vacant captain position, stating that maturity and leadership is more important than age.
Marc Bergevin took up the ALS ice bucket challenge, and nominated Lars Eller, PK Subban and Brandon Prust. Here’s the video.
Jiri Sekac has no intentions on leaving for Europe if thinks go sour at the Habs training camp.
As the T25U25 continues, we took a look at skilled forward Daniel Audette.
Clearly Marc Bergevin and PK Subban are still at odds, as evidenced by the picture below: