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“First come, first served”: Marc Bergevin discusses the state of negotiations with Andrei Markov and Alexander Radulov, and more

The General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens met with the media after a day of free-agency dealings having just signed his goaltender to a long-term deal. Below are the highlights from the press conference.

One of the 1st questions Karl Alzner asked Bergevin is if Carey Price would be around "for a long time." Didnt have an answer then. #TSN690

— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) July 2, 2017

"Nobody has a goaltender like Carey Price in the league. Until they do, they don't know." - #Habs Bergevin on goalie being highest paid plyr

— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) July 2, 2017

On the state of the Canadiens’ defence

MB on Alzner - He's got a really good gap, a great stick, a good first pass.