Bergevin was on the radio about a week ago saying he is looking for another centre and (I quote) "a puck moving defenceman." I don't know if the puck moving defenceman he had in mind is the Russian coming from Tampa Bay, but if so, it's a minor move. Of course, the team already had a really good puck moving defenceman, PK something or other, but he somehow ended up playing for Nashville.

I don't think Bergevin trades Price at this year's deadline. If Price got hot, he could carry the team for a series or maybe two. He's capable, or at least, he was. I don't see any other pathway for Montreal to win a second series unless Price steals a couple games. And now in his fifth year as GM, Bergevin really doesn't have much to show for his time.  A respectable playoff showing ending in inevitable defeat takes some pressure off him. He needs Price more than Price needs him.