A very specific reason for hiring Jeff Gorton
The CH won last night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 6-3. However, that's not what's going to attract the attention of fans in the next few hours. A lot of action is expected in the Habs' organization chart.
It all started last night with the resignation of Scott Mellanby, Marc Bergevin's right-hand man, who was hired in 2012 by the latter. It seems that he slammed the door because he was not considered in the hiring process to become the next general manager or president of hockey operations.
Then, we learn that the Tricolore made the request to discuss with the former general manager of the Rangers, Jeff Gorton. Moreover, this request has been authorized. So we can expect a lot of action in Montreal in the coming hours.
But why is Geoff Molson thinking about hiring Jeff Gorton? The reason is quite simple! It is possibly to support the new general manager of the team who could have very little experience according to the list of plausible candidates.
Obviously, in the list of candidates, there is the name of the former CH and Avalanche goalie, Patrick Roy. There is also Roberto Luongo and Mathieu Darche who are currently working for the Panthers and the Lightning respectively.
In short, Geoff Molson's plans are starting to take shape more and more. We should know more in the next few hours. Who would be your choice for the next general manager of the Tricolore?
