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Marc Bergevin as Kings GM: 'much less likely'

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated May 12, 2025 11:37 AM ET

In recent years, Marc Bergevin has been interviewed several times to become a GM in the NHL again.

But as you can see, he hasn’t managed to get back the job he had with the Canadiens. Will he be able to do so in the future? We’ll have to wait and see.

It depends, after all, on whether there’s a fit somewhere.

Right now, there are two vacancies among the 32 NHL teams: the Kings and the Islanders. And in both cases, Marc Bergevin has been linked to the vacancy.

Is this possible in New York? Yes, it’s possible. But who knows how highly the Islanders’ owners think of him… and who knows how much the first overall pick changes the game.

Because yes, that’s part of the equation.

That said, Renaud Lavoie, who spoke about the Islanders this morning on BPM Sports, mentioned that the Islanders would like to make a reset on the fly. And Bergevin has already done that in Montreal… which means he can sell his salad that way, if he wants.

What about the Kings?

Since the Kings have employed Bergevin for several years as an assistant, it makes sense that the Québécois would be considered for the position, which is below that of his friend Luc Robitaille in the hierarchy.

But is it likely? Less and less so.

Elliotte Friedman, who once thought it likely that he’d be GM the day Rob Blake left, recently said he’s no longer convinced that’s the plan. And this morning, on his podcast (32 Thoughts), he went further.

Marc Bergevin as GM of the Kings is much less likely. We’ll see what happens. – Elliotte Friedman on Marc Bergevin

Ken Holland is a name to watch right now. Friedman mentions that the former Oilers and Red Wings man might like one last chance as GM.

His name also comes up in New York… but the California project is clearly more attractive, if both possibilities are on the table.

Overtime

– A club to watch.

Remember when I said I expect Michigan to load up on talent this summer?

Jayden Perron, Henry Mews and now potentially Malcom Spence.

And they may not be done there either. https://t.co/wUgXNftlyH

– Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) May 12, 2025

– Big birthday for Canadiens basketball.

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