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Former Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin lands unexpected new hockey role
The former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin, will make a notable return to the hockey world.
According to information released by Hockey Canada, Bergevin has been named general manager of the Canadian team for the Spengler Cup.
"General manager Marc Bergevin and associate GM Stacy Roest will lead Canada's National Men's Team at the Spengler Cup."
- Hockey Canada
- Hockey Canada
In my opinion, this appointment shows that Bergevin remains highly respected in the hockey community.
He will now have the responsibility of building a competitive group to represent the country.
Marc Bergevin and Team Canada at the Spengler Cup
He will be assisted by associate general manager Stacy Roest, who will make his debut in an international management role.
"Marc and Stacy have extensive experience as executives in the National Hockey League and American Hockey League, and we are excited for them to bring their expertise to Canada's National Men's Team for the 2025 Spengler Cup," said Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations.
"They not only bring a wealth of front office experience, but many years of professional and international playing experience, and we look forward to working with them as we build a staff and roster to represent Canada in Switzerland."
- Hockey Canada
"They not only bring a wealth of front office experience, but many years of professional and international playing experience, and we look forward to working with them as we build a staff and roster to represent Canada in Switzerland."
- Hockey Canada
At the moment, Bergevin works with the Los Angeles Kings, where he has served as senior advisor since 2022.
Before that, he was obviously the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens for ten seasons, leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021.
For his part, Stacy Roest spent several years with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
He was assistant general manager and helped the team win its two Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.
He was assistant general manager and helped the team win its two Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.
He also managed the Syracuse Crunch in the American Hockey League for several seasons.
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