A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They’re one of the league’s lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs.
Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey Price and defenseman Shea Weber, contributed to the Canadiens’ decline in 2017-18. However, general manager Marc Bergevin bears the brunt of the blame. His inability to address the Canadiens’ weaknesses was the main reason behind their poor performance.
A number of unhappy Canadiens followers want Bergevin fired.