When Marc Bergevin was fired, many people thought he was going to get back on his feet. This is finally what he did, a few weeks later, being hired by the Kings.
He was not, however, named CEO. This year he was an advisor to CEO Rob Blake and for the next three years he will be his deputy.
Never in the contract was there any question of him being named CEO. That said, due to his friendship with President Luc Robitaille and DG (Blake) who was out of contract, there were rumours.
That said, you shouldn’t believe it. And as a matter of fact, according to Pierre LeBrun, Blake would have signed a three-year contract extension to remain the CEO of the Californian formation.
Hearing that GM Rob Blake has agreed to a three-year extension with the Kings. Likely won’t be officially announced for a week or two, but source confirms the deal is done. His current deal was expiring June 30. @TSNHockey @TheAthletic
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 18, 2022
This means that Marc Bergevin will not become Phillip Danault’s CEO again. Barring a misfortune concerning Rob Blake (a health problem, for example), the door is closed.
As expected.
If the Kings receive a request for Bergevin to interview elsewhere to become GM, they will accept. Bergevin is in town to keep himself in the middle, in fact.
What is unfortunate for Bergevin is that several positions have been filled this year. The Ducks, Blackhawks and Canucks have all found takers in recent months.
The CH too, but…
Currently, the only club looking is the San Jose team. There could be more openings in the coming months, but as of today, it’s pretty slim in terms of the number of positions to be filled.
A lot of
– Really?
Is it fair to say that the Habs have been the most dominant Canadian team in the last decade? #Habs #GoHabsGo #thesickpodcast pic.twitter.com/9ch1Zti7tR
— The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) May 17, 2022
– Mitch Marner is fine.
— Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) May 18, 2022
– I like.
– Interesting.
LRDS // Long interview with New Jersey Devils goaltender Jonathan Bernier.
The Quebecer only played 10 games last year due to injuries, but remains confident for the next year.
To hear ➡️ https://t.co/UzF1Q3QuuV
— 91.9 Sports (@919sports) May 18, 2022
– Why not?
We love the team spirit of the Swiss, who celebrate this blocked shot as if it were a goal! ???? pic.twitter.com/6iPocQBk3J
— RDS (@RDSca) May 18, 2022