Marc Bergevin is back—and not where anyone expected. The former Montreal Canadiens general manager, once criticized for his controversial trades and playoff heartbreaks, has landed a surprising new role: leading Team Canada at the 2025 Spengler Cup.
Hockey Canada confirmed the appointment, naming Bergevin general manager of the national men’s team for the prestigious Swiss tournament. He’ll be joined by Stacy Roest, former Tampa Bay Lightning executive, in his first international management role.
“Marc and Stacy bring extensive NHL and AHL experience,” said Scott Salmond, senior VP of high performance. “We’re excited for them to shape Canada’s roster in Davos.”
The announcement has sparked debate across hockey circles. Bergevin, currently serving as senior advisor to the Los Angeles Kings, hasn’t held a GM title since his decade-long tenure with the Canadiens ended in 2021. Though he led Montreal to the Stanley Cup Final that year, his legacy remains polarizing.
Critics point to his rocky draft record and locker room controversies. Supporters argue his return proves he’s still a respected architect in the sport. Either way, his new mission is clear: build a winning team on neutral ice.
Roest, meanwhile, brings championship pedigree from Tampa Bay’s back-to-back Cup wins and years managing the Syracuse Crunch. Together, they’ll attempt to restore Canada’s dominance at the Spengler Cup—a tournament that often flies under the radar but carries deep national pride.
Whether Bergevin’s redemption arc begins in Switzerland or ends in silence remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the hockey world is watching.