"The amount of money on a one year deal for a player that should be making a lot less, could affect our future," admitted Bergevin when he was asked if the amount offered by the Hurricanes had made this a clear cut decision for the Canadiens.
"I think in the hockey world there's no one that will tell you that this is an offer, on a one year deal for a young player at this stage of his career, that he deserves. My first reaction was 'wow'."