TSN insider gives update on Marc Bergevin contract extension talks

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is entering the final year of his contract, and there has been a lot of speculation whether or not he would want to continue in his current role and sign an extension.

On Tuesday's edition of Insider Trading on TSN, Pierre LeBrun gave an update on Bergevin's contract talks with the club, and he said that Canadiens' owner Geoff Molson has made an official offer to the 56-year-old.

"He's not the only GM entering this season on an expiring deal, but no bigger story, I'd say, After seeing his team reach the Stanley Cup Final last year. What I can say is this, he has talked to owner Geoff Molson about his future dating back to last January. I'm told they spoke again last March. I'm told in July, Geoff Molson made an offer. There has not been an agreement, read into that what you will," LeBrun said.

He added, "I believe Marc Bergevin wants to stay, but they obviously have to reach a deal that works for both sides and both sides continue to talk. A lot of pressure on this situation, I don't think they want this hanging over the Montreal Canadiens season."

Bergevin has been the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens since May 2012. During his tenure, the Canadiens have made the playoffs in six of his nine seasons including an Eastern Conference Final appearance in 2014, and a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021.

Source: Insider Trading - TSN

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