Marc Bergevin spoke to the media after a day spending minor pieces to the organization. This is what the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens had to say.
Habs found out they were out on Tavares when the free agency conversation window opened. "We were disappointed, but it's his decision." said GM Marc Bergevin in French.
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He also mentioned how it was a rebulld that let the Leafs draft several players in the top five thhat allwoed them to be an enticing destination for Tavares.