For Michel Bergeron, the coronation of the Colorado Avalanche is a credit to Quebec.
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All smiles the day after winning the franchise he led in the Old Capital in the 1980s, the “Tiger” believes that this first coronation in 21 years is something to delight hockey fans here.
“Let’s not forget the former Nordiques fans! There are some who stayed with Colorado because they are precisely the former Nordics, it is Joe Sakic. For some in Montreal, there is Artturi Lehkonen who stood out during the playoffs.
“There are several reasons. There were two Quebecers there too. We are happy for them.”
For the ex-instructor, who twice reached the third round of the NHL playoffs, the Stanley Cup final is “one of the best series of the last 10 years”.
He is also delighted that his former pupil at the Fleurdelisés, general manager Joe Sakic, savors the prestigious trophy as the club’s architect.
Big decisions will have to be made regarding the roster of the champions, since 10 players will become free agents without compensation and Artturi Lehkonen, acquired from the Montreal Canadiens at the trade deadline, will be entitled to arbitration to negotiate his next contract.
Still, the young core, three fast lines and a spectacular defender in Cale Makar make this team has few flaws.
“There is no doubt that this is the team of the future in the National League,” concludes Michel Bergeron.