Montreal Canadiens: 5 Takeaways from Marc Bergevin’s Interview

Marc Bergevin’s thoughts on Michael McCarron’s future, and potential with the Montreal Canadiens.

Marc Bergevin clearly likes the way Michael McCarron is developing in the Habs organization. However, the Canadiens recently decided to send down the young center to the St Johns Ice Caps, Montreal’s AHL affiliate roster. Bergevin was asked about McCarron situation, and how he could improve.

Bergevin first commended the way McCarron has progressed through the last few years. He likes that McCarron has learned to be more proficient in the face-off circle. Also, Bergevin likes how physical, and dominate McCarron is along the boards.

However, Bergevin feels that if there is one area of his game that needs improvement, it’s being quicker. In particular, a quicker first few strides. The NHL is full of speedy players, and McCarron isn’t the fastest player.

Bergevin does feel that McCarron will be a permanent part of the Canadiens, but he just needs to find a specific role. Marc added that he wants McCarron playing a lot of minutes, and that’s why he was sent back to the Ice Caps.

This is definitely reassuring to hear, because McCarron clearly fills the Habs need for a big Center. McCarron may never become a top line Center, but he could be a warhorse in the bottom nine forwards on the team. Michael McCarron looks built to play in the NHL Playoffs, and should be a part of the Habs for many years to come.