Marc Bergevin releases statement following dismissal as GM of Montreal Canadiens

Less than an hour after he was fired as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin released a statement.

"Hello to all,

Saying farewell to an organization like the Montreal Canadiens is not an easy thing to do. I want to leave the organization in the same way I came in: with a lot of pride. If there is one word that comes to mind right now, it is "thanks."

Thanks to everyone who, in one way or another, has helped make this dream come true.

Thanks to Geoff for his dedication, support and trust throughout this journey.

Thanks to the players, the coaches, the management team, the scouts and all the hockey and administrative staff I worked with. Without you, I would never have been able to realize my dream.

Thanks to the media for their professionalism and coverage. I would never have thought, in my life, that I would be getting more visibility than the Premier.

Especially...

Thanks to the fans for their support, passion, and loyalty to the Montreal Canadiens."

Bergevin, 56, was hired by the Montreal Canadiens on May 2nd, 2012 as the 17th general manager in franchise history. During his tenure, he guided the Canadiens to an Eastern Conference Final appearance in 2014 and a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021.

The full statement can be found below.

Statement from Marc Bergevinhttps://t.co/i21TZGf8wo— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 28, 2021

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