The Islanders asked the Canadiens for permission to speak to Jeff Gorton

Should we be worried about Jeff Gorton leaving the Canadiens to join the Islanders?

In my eyes, no. Not necessarily.

In fact, I don’t think we should be worried because we know that Gorton is happy in Montreal.

We saw him having fun in his end-of-season review alongside Kent Hughes: he was laughing with the journalists, he said a few words in French and he didn’t look like a guy who wanted to leave.

Especially since, in the past, Gorton has said he’d like to see the Canadiens rebuild and bring the Stanley Cup back to Montreal.

That said, the Islanders may have asked the Canadiens for permission… but that doesn’t mean they’re going to get it either.

Because let’s not forget one thing: this time last year, the Blue Jackets were looking for a new GM… and they went to the Canadiens to ask if they could speak with Jeff Gorton.

Geoff Molson said no. The club’s owner had every reason in the world to want to keep him in place alongside Kent Hughes, and I find it hard to believe that Molson has changed his mind.

Especially after seeing his club in the playoffs this year…

Overtime

– It’s defensible.

– Oh.

– It’s going to be a bumpy ride.

– That’s right.