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Originally Posted by Ring of Fire

Is he a candidate?
He's worked with Burke before and has lots of experience.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/staff.php?staff=1265

Here's an article from Dudley's time with the Leafs as Director of Player Personnel

No his is not a candidate. Dudley was approached by the Sabres but decided to stay in Montreal for a more lucrative deal:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=437650

"The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, I'm flattered,'' Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com. "And Berg (Montreal GM Marc Bergevin) said he would never stand in my way which I appreciate, too. But he said, 'I've got something for you to think about.' He presented me with an option, and you know what, I came to Montreal because of Berg, and I'll stay in Montreal because of Berg. It's been a lot of fun. If you're doing something you enjoy, why would you change it?''

Dudley said Bergevin phoned the Sabres on Wednesday to inform them he would stay with the Canadiens. In return, he got a contract extension.

"It got extended by a lot,'' said Dudley, who turns 65 in January. "It probably means it'll be my last deal. This is a great organization. I'd like to help build one more (champion) like the Blackhawks and Lightning, I think it can happen with this organization, and if it does, it would be wonderful.''

Sounds like he will stay with the Habs for the rest of his career.