The latter was part of the hiring committee at the time, but despite all that, the relationship between Savard and Bergevin has never really been harmonious. In fact, we mentioned recently that Bergevin had not been kind to the organization's former players.
But now the former member of the Big Three added a layer during his appearance on Paul Arcand's 98.5 morning show.
As reported by Marco Normandin of Habsolumentfan.com, Savard even went so far as to suggest that Bergevin lied to Geoff Molson and the Habs during his job interview. While he had been unanimously chosen by the organization, Bergevin would not have respected at all the plan he had presented in order to be hired.
In addition, Savard also criticized Geoff Molson in passing as he accuses of having completely removed from the picture once the hiring process is complete and that the relationship that the two men maintain today is rather cold.
Let's just say it's a pretty standard way to treat the organization's last Stanley Cup-winning general manager this way. Hopefully, things will change with the new management in place.
To hear Serge Savard's appearance on 98.5, click below.
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27 AOUT | 434 ANSWERS Bergevin would have lied to Molson and the Canadiens organization, according to Serge Savard Which side are you on? | ||
Bergevin | 54 | 12.4 % |
Savard | 380 | 87.6 % |
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