Canadiens owner Geoff Molson says running hockey operations will be 2-person job | CBC Sports

Molson said the search is underway for a bilingual GM who will work in tandem with recently hired executive vice-president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton.

“Jeff is going to come here, and the new person is going to come here, and they’re going to assess the situation and they’re going to develop an identity they want to have for this team,” Molson said from the Canadiens’ practice facility in Brossard, Que.

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Canadiens owner Geoff Molson calls for a ‘fresh start’ in Montreal

Watch a condensed English-language version of Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson’s press conference to announce the hiring of Jeff Gorton as executive vice president of hockey operations. 6:45

Bergevin was in the 10th year as Habs GM when he was dismissed after the team’s 6-15-2 start to the 2021-22 season that came months after the team’s Stanley Cup final.

Molson said Bergevin did a good job over his tenure in Montreal, but the team needed a change after an “unacceptable” start.

Molson acknowledged that Bergevin could have used some help in the front office.

“It’s a lot for one person,” Molson said. “If I could back up a few years and know what I know today, I would have complemented [Bergevin] with another person. It’s that big a job in this market.”

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Jake Allen stood on his head, making a career-high 47 saves en route to a 6-3 Montreal victory over Pittsburgh. 0:58