Major statement by Jeff Gorton regarding his future with the Montreal Canadiens

"Are you already tired of me? Yes, I'll be back and I don't worry about the rumors going around. These rumors concern you, not me."

Jeff Gorton

"Martin Leclerc reports that in a column published by Nick Kypreos, the latter mentions that Jeff Gorton might be tempted to accept a GM position elsewhere in the NHL."

"Jeff Gorton would probably not refuse to return to duty as a general manager in another organization." - Martin Leclerc