Posts About "NHL General Managers"
Information or Instinct? The New World of Hockey Analytics
May 8th, 2016 When the Arizona Coyotes hired 26-year-old John Chayka as their new general manager, it was headline news across the NHL. It was also the latest indication of hockey's evolution into a 21st century sport with the influence of analytics. Being the youngest General Manager in pro sports history, besting the Toronto Maple Leaf former...
Dale Tallon: Turning the Panthers into NHL's Next Dynasty
September 17th, 2015 There's no easy way to build a sure-fire Stanley Cup contender - no simple blueprint that will bring a team unmitigated success. To create a perennial powerhouse in the NHL, you must have a lot of things go right for you. For example, your drafting has to be spot on, player development has to be done carefully, you need to make timely...
Isles GM Snow Using Cap Management as Team Asset
August 12th, 2015 As we enter the 2015-16 season, it is clear to me how critical salary cap management is in the NHL today. A general manager must be able to manage his team's salary cap for both the short and long term. This is high on an organization's list of priorities. Talent on both the main roster and prospects in the pipeline are still both the...
Jeff Gorton Named Rangers General Manager and Other Moves
July 2nd, 2015 After countless rumors about longtime New York Rangers General Manager Glen Sather stepping down from his role in the Blueshirts' front office and remaining President of the team, the time has finally come. Jeff Gorton will be the 11th General Manager in the teams history as Glen Sather passes the...
Is There a Way to Evaluate Trade Deadline Acquisitions?
June 8th, 2015 The general manager position is easily one of the most difficult jobs in hockey. GM's have to build a winning hockey team, and then find a way to maintain that success to become a perennial winner. All of that has to be done while steering clear of cap issues, fan complaints and media attacks. It also happens to be a very difficult...
Carolina Hurricanes Show Dual Nature in Home-and-Home
November 30th, 2014 This Saturday, former Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford entered the PNC Arena as a member of an opposing organization for the first time in almost two decades. The Pittsburgh Penguins were set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes, the second game in a home-and-home series between the two teams. The Canes had defeated the...
