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Andrei Markov, a skilled defenseman drafted by the Canadiens, played 990 games for the team, ranking high in games played and points among their defensemen. A contract dispute with GM Marc Bergevin, focusing on salary and term length, prevented him from reaching 1,000 games with Montreal. Feeling insulted, Markov left for the KHL, winning a championship. Despite later wanting to return on a one-year deal, Bergevin refused. Bergevin’s handling of Markov and other players ultimately contributed to his eventual firing. Recently, the Canadiens honored Markov with a Homecoming Night, met with a warm reception from fans.
