We’ll be updating this thread as the quotes are available.
Geoff Molson was not happy with the results this year
“For me, as owner, we all had a difficult season. The three of us here are as disappointed as our fans.” Molson
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) April 11, 2016
Molson on being in attendance “We all had a difficult ssn. Its something we experienced together and I wanted to be here to support” #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 11, 2016
As for Marc Bergevin, as per usual he remained vague.
#Habs Bergevin: “As GM I’m responsible for every hockey decision. Will I panic and change everything? No.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) April 11, 2016
Bergevin: “Malgré notre bon départ, les séries n’étaient pas assurées. Il faut être humble et ne rien prendre pour acquis.”
— Marc Antoine Godin (@MAGodin) April 11, 2016
As for replacing Price, he had this to say:
Bergevin: “Based on the info I had and Condon there was nothing telling me I needed to get a goalie.” based on original Price timeline.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 11, 2016
Bergevin says Price injury was supposed to last only 6 weeks based on info he had. Nothing told him to get a goalie as Condon was 9-2.
— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) April 11, 2016
When things started slipping away, Bergevin was not prepared to mortgage future and “upgrade was not available.” re: goaltending #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 11, 2016
Bergevin: “We should get a good player, but talking to Trevor will that player help us next year? Probably not.” – on drafting in 9-ish spot
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 11, 2016
#Habs Bergevin says he needs to add 3rd and 4th line scoring to compensate for lack of available premium scorers.
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) April 11, 2016
Bergevin says there were times he made rich offers to teams and they were refused by other GMs. Hard to make a deal, he says
— Joey Alfieri (@joeyalfieri) April 11, 2016
And the quote we were all waiting for
Bergevin confirms Michel Therrien will be back next season. #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 11, 2016
He confirmed that the assistants would be back to, except for Craig Ramsay.
As for Sylvain Lefebvre? Yup, he’s back too.
#Habs: Sylvain Lefebvre gardera aussi son poste avec les IceCaps.
— J-F Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) April 11, 2016
Bergevin gave credit to Therrien for Subban’s talent
Bergevin: “Under Michel, P.K. has grown into a fine young defenseman.”
— Marc Antoine Godin (@MAGodin) April 11, 2016
As for Galchenyuk at center, Therrien had this to say:
Therrien said he wanted “to protect” Galchenyuk from playing at center against top-tier guys. Wanted to groom him more before handing over
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) April 11, 2016
#Habs Therrien: “In the last 4 years PK has always progressed. He’s getting a lot of responsibilities. I have fun working with him.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) April 11, 2016
“I love working with @PKSubban1. He’s passionate and a hard worker.” – Michel Therrien
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 11, 2016
Back to Bergevin
“What I said in the room wasn’t at all the said thing I said to you guys in Jan.” Bergevin
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) April 11, 2016
#Habs Bergevin: “Looking back today, the trades that were available to me, if I would have gone through you wouldn’t be too proud of me.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) April 11, 2016
Bergevin says there are no untouchables in sports. But reiterates no intention of trading the core members of this team. #TSN690
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 11, 2016
Bergevin asked point blank about Pacioretty/Subban relationship. Offering a circuitous answer right now. #TSN690
— Sean Coleman (@SColemanCTV) April 11, 2016
#Habs M.Bergevin: “To sit here and to point the finger at M.therien, I’m not prepared to do that.”
— Richard Labbé (@Richardlabbe) April 11, 2016
Bergevin says there’s no problem with little squables between players, P.K.-Max or others…
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) April 11, 2016
#Habs Molson: “I believe Bergevin is the best person to manage this team. To me, I have an excellent GM, one of the best in the league.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) April 11, 2016
“Marc Bergevin est la meilleure personne pour diriger et améliorer l’équipe, même si nous avons connu des moments difficiles.” @GMolsonCHC
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 11, 2016
Geoff Molson justifies decision to make no changes by saying Marc Bergevin is an excellent GM, and these decisions are his to make.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) April 11, 2016
“I believe with a healthy Carey Price we’re not sitting here today” – Marc Bergevin.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) April 11, 2016
Marc Bergevin expresses surprise he’s being asked so many questions about P.K. Subban and trading him. Him being surprised is surprising.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) April 11, 2016
#Habs Bergevin: “I respect the fans but I will not do what they want and what’s popular. I will do what’s best (for the team).”
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) April 11, 2016
#Habs Bergevin on Tinordi trade: “Arizona is a budget team. To get that deal done they had to take Scott’s salary off the books.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) April 11, 2016
“I didn’t want John Scott to feel bad that I didn’t want him. That’s why I didn’t say it then…” Bergevin
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) April 11, 2016
#Habs Bergevin: “I want our fans to be positive and believe in the core of this team.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) April 11, 2016
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