Montreal Canadiens: 5 Takeaways from Marc Bergevin’s Interview

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On TSN 690 today, Montreal Canadiens General Manager was asked important questions regarding the Habs current season, and the future. Bergevin touched on issues such as trade possibilities and the Expansion Draft.

Currently, the Montreal Canadiens are a top the Atlantic Division Standings. The Habs started the season off on fire, but then have recently been plagued by many injuries. The Canadiens have managed the injury situation well, and as a result are still primed for a Playoff run this season.

However, there are many issues that still surround the team moving forward. There have been various trade rumors that have recently popped up, and they involve key players, like Tomas Plekanec. The Habs could be set to part ways their long time Center.

Also some players have either out preformed their current contracts, or are becoming unrestricted free agents. One particular player is Alexander Radulov. Energy, passion, and skill is what comes to mind when thinking of Radulov, and he would no doubt be the top free agent on the market this season.

Another issue that many are concerned with regarding the Canadiens is what future does Michael McCarron have with the Habs? McCarron has now spent parts of two seasons bouncing between the St Johns Ice Caps, and the Montreal Canadiens.

Marc Bergevin talked about all of these issues today in an interview on TSN 690. The interview was great and is definitely worth listening too. However, there were five main points of interest and here are five takeaways from the interview.