Montreal Canadiens General Manager Marc Bergevin’ claimed waived forward Mike Brown from the San Jose Sharks, then traded Devante Smith-Pelly to the New Jersey Devils for Stefan Matteau. The team also made an earlier move, shipping out Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann, and bringing in Phillip Danault and a 2018 second-round pick. He spoke to the media after a very slow last day of the transaction period in the NHL’s 2015-16 season.
On Mike Brown
Bergevin says Mike Brown was acquired for “team toughness,” says he’s a better skater than John Scott (which is why he wasn’t called up)
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) February 29, 2016
On Devante Smith-Pelly
“I hope his career will continue to develop in New Jersey.” – Marc Bergevin on Devante Smith-Pelly
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 29, 2016
On Stefan Matteau
“We had interest in him the year he was drafted,” – Marc Bergevin about Stefan Matteau #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 29, 2016
On Carey Price
#Habs GM Bergevin says there’s nothing new to report on Price, who skated today in full equipment. “The next step,” he said
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) February 29, 2016
#Habs Bergevin on Price: “He plays a demanding position for that type of injury. If he was a skater he’d be playing right now.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) February 29, 2016
Bergevin on Price: “Nothing new, he’s moved on to the next phase and we’ll follow him closely” Says he “hopes” to see him back this yr
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) February 29, 2016
Bergevin on getting a goalie when Carey Price was injured: “It’s not because I didn’t try.” Says he knew the price was & it wasn’t worth it
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) February 29, 2016
Trade deadline
“We had many conversations with other teams and made a deal, but it was quieter this year.” – Marc Bergevin #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 29, 2016
“I try to make our team better every day. The draft is the best way to get impact players.” – Marc Bergevin #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 29, 2016
#Habs Bergevin maintains the draft is the best way to land an impact player. Trades: “If you want a big piece, you have to give a big piece”
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) February 29, 2016
2015-16 season
#Habs Bergevin: “Like our fans, I’m very disappointed with this season. The next 20 games will be important in my evaluation.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) February 29, 2016
#Habs Bergevin: “We want to win every game. I still hope we can make the playoffs.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) February 29, 2016
The centre position
Getting crowded down the middle, no? #Habs Bergevin “It’s interesting. A centerman can always play wing, but not vice-versa. It’s a plus.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) February 29, 2016
Bergevin on @TSN690 on Michael McCarron: “He could be moved to the wing also” but says he likes him at C b/c of faceoff ability.
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) February 29, 2016
Alex Galchenyuk
#Habs Bergevin on Galchenyuk “He’s performed well on the wing. For now, he’ll stay there. Maybe not forever but that experiment isn’t over.”
— Chantal (@pucksnlife) February 29, 2016
On Pacioretty-Subban issues
Bergevin asked directly if there’s a rift between Pacioretty and Subban: “Not that I know.” @TSN690
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) February 29, 2016
