Patrick Roy expresses desire to become Montreal's next General Manager

On Tuesday, Montreal Canadiens legend Patrick Roy told reporters that he would like to be the team's next General Manager.

"Since 1993, the team has been running in circles," Roy said. "What do they have to lose by giving me a chance, and seeing what I can do with this club?"

He added, "I was proud to wear that jersey, to win two Stanley Cup, play in three finals. I have a lot of respect for that organization, a lot of admiration for what's been done in the history of the Canadiens. Of course, given the number of seasons I played with the Canadiens, the success that I had with the organization, would I be interested [in the general manager position]? Clearly. But at the same time I am aware that it's process and there are several good candidates."

Roy, 56, spent parts of twelve seasons with the Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup twice, and the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie, three times.

He mentioned that he would be willing to work with newly-appointed Executive Vice-President Jeff Gorton, added that he's met him once before.

"I would be ready to work with [Gorton]. He seems to be a person that is passionate about hockey. I've always been a guy who loved working in teams."

The Quebec City native also commented on the tenure of Marc Bergevin, who was let go on Sunday following nine years as GM of the Canadiens.

"For me, the Canadiens, it's more of a reset that is needed, not a rebuild," Roy said. "Marc did great things with the club, he was extremely loyal with the people that surrounded him. So, he pays the price."

As for former Assistant GM Trevor Timmins, Roy didn't mince his words saying, "It's clear that Trevor Timmins hurt Marc Bergevin, but Marc is someone that's loyal so he stood behind him."

Roy has spent the last few years in the QMJHL as the Head coach/General Manager of the Quebec Ramparts. Earlier this year, he changed agents, which started rumours that he was seeking an NHL return, either behind the bench again, like he did for three years in Colorado, or in the front office.

Source: CBC News.

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