this move definitely has its drawbacks and it's advantages for the leafs.
pros:
they are building a unique/diverse management structure but almost everyone involved is a rookie in their roles at the NHL level. Bringing in one of the most experienced guys out there to help guide the group is a good idea
cons:
the devils roster over the past few years has been a bit of a mess. Losing kovalchuk definitely didn't help matters, but the team seem to be trending towards a place where old players go (jagr, cammalleri, havlat, gomez, ryder, clowe). HF ranked the devils 30th as far as team prospect rankings go in the spring of 2014.
Still, if i were a leafs fan, i'd be happier today than yesterday. The GM isn't some newbie advanced stat guy, he's a seasoned NHL management Vet who's got plenty of respect around the league.
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