[InternationalVillager]

I think many GMs/front offices are overrated and shouldn't be employed in the NHL. There are actual intelligent guys with professional accreditations - CPA, CFA, MBA, analytics experience. I'll wait to see how many GMs have real professional accreditation.

Seems to me like an old boys club of former players or just plain nepotism.

So when people say other GMs thought XYZ etc. Who really cares. I think most GMs in the league are underqualified. They're not the most intelligent people teams could hire for the position.

I bet you that the people I know in my network with investment banking backgrounds, FP&A, business valuations could form a team and be a formidable front office in the NHL.