Highlights from Marc Bergevin’s mid-season press conference

Marc Bergevin will be holding a press conference this afternoon.

How to watch/listen

Start time: 5:15 PM EST / 2:15 PM PST
Online: RDS, TSN, TSN690
On the radio: TSN690

We will republish this article with the main points from the conference once it completes.

“Today, we’re in a tough situation, but we haven’t lost hope. We haven’t thrown in the towel, but we for sure have a lot of work to do.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

“There are certainly some players who did not live up to the organization’s expectations, nor their own.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

MB - People thought there would be Drouin chemistry with Max. There wasn’t. No one’s fault.

— Brian Wilde (@BWildeRecrutes) January 7, 2018

“Have I made mistakes? Yes. Have I done some good things? Yes. But that’s the reality for a general manager. But I’m proud of what we’ve done.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

#Habs Bergevin on the significant cap space at his disposal: “In the short term solution, there’s no one that I’m aware of that can turn this thing around.”

— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 7, 2018

“I believe [making the playoffs] is possible, but a lot of things have to change. There are times where I’ve seen them capable of doing it.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

“Jonathan Drouin has had some good stretches at center, and he’s had some stretches that have been more difficult. When I say that some players have needed more consistency, he’s a part of that.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

“From what I’ve seen of Victor Mete in Buffalo, because I was there, he’s a young player, and he can help us. He’ll probably be here for the rest of the season.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

"Karl Alzner ne joue pas à la hauteur de ses attentes et des nôtres." -Marc Bergevin #CH #RDS

— Luc Gelinas (@LucGelinasRDS) January 7, 2018

“I’m a fighter, and I’ve heard my coaches and players say the same thing. We’re going to keep fighting until the end.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

#Habs Bergevin on if he would deal expiring veteran contracts at trade deadline: “If I think it’s worth it for the future I will consider it.” That’s if his team is in selling mode.

— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 7, 2018

“As a team, there have been periods of time where we have played the right way. There are other times where we’ve cut corners and come out on the losing side.” -Marc Bergevin#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 7, 2018

Marc Bergevin sur Jonathan Drouin au centre :

"Il a eu de bons et de mauvais moments. À 22 ans, il apprend encore, mais la meilleure option est probablement de le faire jouer à l'aile."#CH #RDS

— Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) January 7, 2018