On May 2, 2012, Marc Bergevin became the 17th general manager in Montreal Canadiens history, succeeding Pierre Gauthier. A native of the Pointe-Saint-Charles neighborhood of Montreal, Bergevin, now 50, spent seven years as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks management before joining the Canadiens. He held several positions within the Blackhawks organization, including director of player personnel for two seasons, from 2009 to 2011, winning the Stanley Cup in his first season in this role in 2009-10. Bergevin also had a stint as an assistant coach in 2008-09 after spending the previous three years on the Blackhawks scouting staff, including one season as director of professional scouting in 2007-08.
A third round selection by the Blackhawks in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, Marc Bergevin enjoyed a 20-year career as a defenceman in the NHL, playing with the New York Islanders, Hartford, Tampa Bay, Detroit, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Vancouver. In his NHL career, Bergevin collected 181 points (36 goals, 145 assists) in 1,191 regular season games. He also skated in 80 career playoff contests, reaching the Conference finals twice in 1996 (Detroit) and in 2001 (Pittsburgh). In 1990-91 he won the Calder Cup (AHL) with the Sprinfield Indians. A reliable defenceman, Bergevin performed with the highest level of intensity game in and game out. His hard work and tenacity would be recognized in 1992-93 when he was named Tampa Bay’s Unsung Hero for the season.
Marc Bergevin played his junior hockey in the QMJHL with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, from 1982 to 1984, taking part in 136 regular season games. On the international stage, Marc Bergevin helped Canada earn a gold medal at the 1994 WJHC.