Marc Bergevin and the Islanders: never has a former GM of the Canadiens become a GM again in the NHL

Good thing the Oilers are here to hire the same guys…

But there’s more to it than just getting a job. The Penguins went all out to hire Dubas. Everyone wants Gorton, even though he’s currently in Montreal. The Oilers hired Bowman despite the 2010 controversy. Holland is in his second position after Detroit…

But why is it different in Montreal?

Obviously, the first thing that comes to mind is language. Over the years, the Habs have often hired Francophones, and that must be an important aspect.

Has the Habs ever been “forced” to hire someone other than the one at the top of the list, in order to respect the French language in the city? It begs the question, in any case.

The fact that Jeff Gorton, an English-speaking American, has been in demand in the National League for the past few years is a good indication of this.

But hey. What’s important for the Habs is that they currently have recognized leaders who are doing a good job on the heels of the first really big rebuild in the club’s history.

And above all, despite all the managers of the past who haven’t put their feet up, the Habs still have 24 Stanley Cup titles and have never missed the playoffs in four consecutive seasons in their history. #Notable

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