Speculation: General Manager candidates

[The Feckless Puck]

Okay, so now we start wondering/hoping/dreading who Mr. Foley is going to hire to get the team off the ground.

You have guys like Don Maloney, George McPhee, Dave Nonis, Darcy Regier, and Jay Feaster all out there, all with varying degrees of experience and success.

But there are also some AGMs and lower-level GMs who might get a shot at the reins depending on their resumes and potential.

Let's start seeing some ideas!

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[LadyStanley]

Recycling?

Neil Smith. John Ferguson.

 

[12ozPapa]

I wonder if Dave Nonis gets a shot. Feel like he's an always in the shadows type.

 

[sabresfan65]

I think I would prefer having an experienced GM to get this thing off the ground. I don't think we need a guy learning how to be a GM while starting a franchise. Some one who isn't currently under contract so that they can be hired right away. I would love to see a GM in place by September so that a scouting director and scouts can be hired before the various seasons start.

 

[Beezeral]

Don't be surprised to see Dale Tallon leave the Panthers and take this job

 

[The Duck Knight]

Don't be surprised to see Dale Tallon leave the Panthers and take this job

Certainly wouldn't mind that. Also wouldn't have any issue with Maloney.

No thanks to the rest of the guys in the OP.

 

[RABBIT]

Don Maloney

 

[KnishOfTheCrease]

I hope to god Pierre McGuire doesn't throw his hat in the ring.

 

[GetFocht]

Mike Gillis

 

[Highway29]

Jim Rutherford? The Penguins gig was for 2 years abd haven't heard none that it would continue?

 

[Peat]

Jim Rutherford? The Penguins gig was for 2 years abd haven't heard none that it would continue?

He said he was expecting to be back this summer.

 

[OldSchoolSabreFan]

Don't be surprised to see Dale Tallon leave the Panthers and take this job

Depends on if he wants to start a team from scratch.

From the recycle bin in the initial post and in order of ineptitude:

Don Maloney - Meh No.
George McPhee - NO I don't want this man making any trades for my team (Filip Forsberg --> NSH | Erat/Latta --> WSH)
Jay Feaster - Not. After. Calgary.
Dave Nonis - Not. After. Toronto.
Darcy Regier - "expletive deleted" NOOOO!! This man ruined 8 years of my hockey viewing life in 2007.
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Thank goodness that Benning is in VAN.

It's gotta be a GM with scouting experience that is acceptable to analytics.

If I were a betting man (ans I am not) Foley already has a short list or has someone in mind.

 

[HanSolo]

I saw a tweet somewhere that Foley had a list of like 7-9 guys ready.

I would like Maloney but hold onto hope for a better hidden gem.

 

[Price is Wright]

Pat Brisson

 

[airbus220]

A management team is needed not only one GM

 

[Based Anime Fan]

McGuire would not be a bad choice to be fair

- Knows scouting (was a member of the Late 80's/Early 90's Pens success)
- Knows the up and coming players. He may be an awkward dude, but he is just as good as Button as analyzing Junior/Import draftees
- Is actually respected by people in the game (unlike his respect among fans)
- Has no problem pointing out both the strengths and weaknesses of players and how to adjust around them, and that is a serious need for an expansion team
- He has Scotty Bowman's backing (Bowman really likes the guy, and has stated that he'd be a good GM)

While not optimal, the guy knows the game, knows the players and has a decent chance of getting good role players in an expansion draft, and would be great for the entry draft of a new team.

People look at his coaching record in Hartford and think that's his only work in hockey, which is a problem. Bowman had no issues with him as an assistant coach, and that Penguins team was very good.

 

[Teemu]

 

[Based Anime Fan]

Interesting.

 

[Price is Wright]

- He has Scotty Bowman's backing (Bowman really likes the guy, and has stated that he'd be a good GM)

Bowman likes him so much he never brought him to Detroit after McGuire failed in Hartford.

McGuire is a well liked guy by media and people in the game but has constantly tried to get a GM job from the back door. He refuses to put in the work.

 

[CaptainMalkin]

Good thing about the Las Vegas ownership they are not tied in to the Canadian good-ole boy hockey mafia, so instead of a re-tread I would expect a young, smart forward thinking GM that can lead and grow the franchise.

Jim Rutherford said he wouldn't be surprised if Las Vegas franchise contacts him about AGM Jason Botterill for their vacant GM position.

Why I think there is a very good chance JR retires after the draft.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Jim Rutherford? The Penguins gig was for 2 years abd haven't heard none that it would continue?

Rutherford is the absolute last guy you want in charge of an expansion team.

 

[Ugene Magic]

They have many that will work for free here.

They could pluck one from the Pens.


Edit: Tweets above.

 

[clunk]

Come and poach Jim Benning from us... Please. Or John Weisbrod!

 

[Aavco Cup]

Recycling?

Neil Smith. John Ferguson.

Don Waddell

 

[Asuna]

I guess that would put Bill Guerin in line to replace Rutherford, if Botterill goes to Vegas.

Meh.