I just read an article on ESPN (granted not the most expert when it comes to NHL) but I thought the content was interesting as they placed every NHL GM into tiers. Also interesting as we look at GM's to target for the trade deadline to get the best return.
Here is the link but for those who want to save the time here is their list:
http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/2...trade-deadline
The Golden Boys:(The accepted gold standard for general managers. The cream of the crop. They rise to the top)
Lou Lamoriello, Toronto Maple Leafs
Jim Rutherford, Pittsburgh Penguins
Steve Yzerman, Tampa Bay Lightning
The Waiting-for Silver-Boys: (General managers with great track records and universal respect who are still one Stanley Cup away from getting tiered up)
Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues
Kevin Cheveldayoff, Winnipeg Jets
Ron Francis, Carolina Hurricanes
George McPhee, Vegas Golden Knights
Bob Murray, Anaheim Ducks
David Poile, Nashville Predators
Ray Shero, New Jersey Devils
Doug Wilson, San Jose Sharks
The Try-Hards: (They swing for the fences. Sometimes they connect. Other times, it's just foul)
Chuck Fletcher, Minnesota Wild
Jarmo Kekalainen, Columbus Blue Jackets
Jim Nill, Dallas Stars
Brian MacLellan, Washington Capitals
Don Sweeney, Boston Bruins
Dale Tallon, Florida Panthers
Brad Treliving, Calgary Flames
The Incompletes: (Hey, they just walked in the door. Cut them a break.)
Rob Blake, Los Angeles Kings
Jason Botterill, Buffalo Sabres
The Misunderstood: (Maligned general managers that might have this thing figured out at some point, because they do have a plan)
Jim Benning, Vancouver Canucks
John Chayka, Arizona Coyotes
Pierre Dorion, Ottawa Senators
Jeff Gorton, New York Rangers
Ron Hextall, Philadelphia Flyers
Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche
Skipping ahead to the bottom of the pile is "The Disaster Artists" where you will find Marc Bergevn (Montreal), and Peter Chiarelli (Oilers).
Can't seem to argue with a lot of these. Does Trev seem out of place?