We have updated information about Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens, as reported by TVA Sports. Recently, Bergevin, the former general manager, has been in the spotlight due to an intriguing interview with journalist Pierre LeBrun, and now new details have emerged.
It was previously mentioned that Marc Bergevin declined a contract offer before being let go by the team. TVA Sports has now disclosed specifics about this contract.
Bergevin turned down a three-year contract that would have paid him three million dollars annually to stay on as the Canadiens’ general manager.
Here are the essential details:
“Despite the situation, Geoff Molson offered Marc Bergevin a three-year contract extension that, according to NHL sources at the time, would have earned him three million dollars per season. This proposal fell short of Bergevin’s expectations, which largely influenced his decision not to accept it.
Afterwards, the team experienced a dismal start to the season, prompting Geoff Molson to dismiss his general manager.”
As we know, Marc Bergevin was subsequently fired and replaced by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
In hindsight, do you believe this was the right choice? Do you think Marc Bergevin will take on a general manager role in the NHL again soon? One thing is clear: we wish him success in the future, as he was particularly skilled at making trades during his tenure with the Canadiens.
