This may be an instance where the NHL and clubs in general are widening their criteria and selection of candidates to include more diversity as well as different voices, which is a good thing.
I am not saying Kevin Weekes shouldn't be included in the conversation or that he can't bring any insight to the management level, it's just a very very rare move for something like this to happen. You normally don't move from a 1B/Backup goalie scenario to the top cat at one of the best run, consistent, most successful organizations and everything that entails.
Similar questions were also asked when Gretzky was hired as the coach of the Coyotes. It's a big step up and playing the game and coaching / managing in the game are different animals and it usually doesn't end with success for either party.
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