Marc Bergevin to be hired by Islanders (according to David Ettedgui)

We’re still waiting to hear who will replace Lou Lamoriello as Islanders GM.

But we do know one thing.

Right now, as Frank Seravalli mentioned late yesterday afternoon, it’s between Marc Bergevin and Mathieu Darche.

Bergevin got a second interview in the last few days → https://t.co/to6OFltr3r

– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) May 19, 2025

For his part, David Ettedgui shared some new information on X today.

And it’s relatively simple: according to what he’s heard, Marc Bergevin will be hired by the Islanders.

As GM… or VP? For now, that element is unknown.

But knowing that he’s going to find a new job in New York is already a big sign. And as Ettedgui mentioned in his tweet, with Bergevin as GM of the Islanders, maybe that’ll put the brakes on discussions between the Habs and the Isles about a possible deal:

According to the news, Marc Bergevin will get an executive position with the Islanders,VP or GM. The Habs must forget about any transaction involving Horvat or Barzal. I can’t imagine Bergevin dealing with MTL, rebuilding? No, Marc is more of a “reset guy”. To be continued pic.twitter.com/rtIQpBaWzO

– David Ettedgui (@EttedguiDavid) May 20, 2025

If Marc Bergevin is named VP… should we absolutely expect to see Mathieu Darche get the GM job?

The question arises. But I have a feeling it could happen in the context that we’re talking about two Québécois who have a certain reputation in the National League.

It would make a good team, at least.

Bergevin has experience, which would give him a bigger role than in Los Angeles… and Darche has been watching Julien BriseBois go for so many years already.

But what does this mean for Patrick Roy? Will the new guys decide to move forward with him, even if the Islanders had a more average season in 24-25?

We know that a new GM likes to bring his own world with him, after all. And that’s why Patrick Roy may be right to fear for his job right now…

Overtime

– Matthew Knies wants to stay in Toronto.

Knies on the chance of an offer sheet: “I want to be here, I want to play here. That’s all that matters. I love playing in this city, I think it’s a blast. There’s really a chance to win here and the guys in the room to win.”

– Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) May 20, 2025

– I’ll believe it when I see it.

Craig Berube on Auston Matthews, who just wrapped his first year as Leafs captain:

“His leadership got better & better as the year went along … towards the end of the season he really took over in that role. He’s only going to grow as a leader now“https://t.co/ZwcTbQeBL0

– Mark Masters (@markhmasters) May 20, 2025

– Oh…

Major loss for Canada at the World Hockey Championships.

Bo Horvat is injured and will miss the rest of the tournament.

Porter Martone has been added to the roster. @RDSca

– Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) May 20, 2025

– It’s always an interesting result.

Members of the Canadiens Fan Club transformed the Bell Centre ice into a giant canvas in a day presented by Peintures MF

Photo gallery ↓ #GoHabsGo

– Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 20, 2025