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Geoff Molson’s Bold Statement builds Fan Confidence
The owner of the Montreal Canadiens discussed his team’s development and the likelihood that they will make the playoffs the following year. The Canadiens management team reiterated in September that the 2023–24 campaign will be centered around growth.
The review of reaching the goal will commence right after the game on Tuesday, when the team plays the Detroit Red Wings to round up the regular season. We made a lot of progress this season.
There are many young players who have succeeded in improving if we compare the squad that played in September of last year to the squad that is playing right now, Geoff Molson said TVA Sports.
The owner hopes for a better finish in the standings the following season as the team fights this year for a chance to win the selection lottery. “It looks good for the upcoming year.
Because of all that transpired, I believe we may hope to be in the [playoff] mix the next year.” Molson is raising the bar compared to this season, even though he isn’t saying that making the playoffs is a given for 2024–25.
Before the current season began, during the Canadiens golf tournament, the management called the word “p-word” and refused to mention the phrase “postseason.”
Plan Proceeding As Expected
Molson has not held back when announcing on a daily basis that this is the first rebuild in the history of the company. The fan base is divided in terms of patience; some are completely on board with the direction, while others are looking for quicker results.
Since rebuilding this squad from the ground up was a major decision, I was initially taken aback by the fans’ patience. However, I believe that the supporters are now at the point where they are beginning to develop a deep affection for this club and the young players.
Our supporters are looking for [the young players’] development. They will eventually grow impatient, but for now, we’re fortunate to have supporters who get what we’re doing. In the Saturday interview, the owner stated, “There will come a time when people will be proud of this club that will triumph on the ice.
The length of the rebuild and when the team is expected to contend are frequent queries from the fan base. Two and a half years have passed since the rebuild. I have no doubt that I have the correct personnel for the job. I am not sure if we are on track or not today, but we are on track and things are moving along rather nicely.
“I am confident that the strategy will be implemented throughout the summer and spring to get the team ready for an even more successful season next year,” responded Groupe CH’s leader.
Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes were given charge of the rebuild, with Martin St. Louis taking care of day-to-day coaching duties. During the one-on-one, Molson said, “The three people that we have leading all of this—Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and Martin St. Louis—are smart, excellent, and I have confidence in them.”
Gorton’s name was associated with the open leadership post with the Columbus Blue Jackets in February because of his prior association with John Davidson of the New York Rangers.
