Potential GM Candidates
Thinking about who might be available with the inevitable firing(s) that will come once teams crash out of the playoffs. Here's a list to start:
John Ferguson Jr - scout for SJ and probably more mature/ready than his term in T.O. where he was caught in a political minefield
Ron Hextall - AGM for Kings, seems to be highly thought of
Steve Tambellini - seemed to do well as AGM in Vancouver but couldn't escape Lowe's shadow in Edm
Scott Howson - CLB started to turn it around this year as a result if moves he made
Francois Giguere - Lacroix has his hands all over the Avalanche, might do better if he has more autonomy
Paul Fenton - AGM for Preds, see Ron Hextall
Dave Taylor - was rumored to be candidate for Columbus job after Howson was axed
Pierre Gauthier - would any team take a chance on him after his tenure with Habs?
Brian Burke - chomping at the bit but can he play nice with others?
Claude Loiselle - doing a good job with Leafs
Rick Dudley - is he better suited in player personnel/scouting than GM role
Jim Schoenfeld - seems to be running the show in NYR without the title
David Conte - Nill finally left Detroit, could Conte leave NJ?
Don Waddell - scouting for Pens, very mediocre record with Thrashers
Doug MacLean - wants back in but would a team take a chance on him?
Anyone else people can think of?
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