What could certain candidates bring to the Oilers as GM? SportsnetSpec breaks them all down.
• One of the areas Nicholson said he’ll be cognisant of is the new GM’s public persona. His relationship with the media. His openness in the community.
But, Gillis did experience building a Cup contender, and if he made any mistakes there he’s no doubt aware and a would correct them in Edmonton. He’s smart — sometimes too smart — and innovative. Sometimes too innovative, as naming Roberto Luongo Canucks captain would encapsulate. • Pat Verbeek, however… Verbeek has been the assistant GM in Tampa for eight years. He’s worked under Yzerman, who learned at the feet of Holland, and spent lots of time around the knowledgeable Scotty Bowman in Tampa. He’s helped build the best team in the NHL this season, and as a pro scout, Verbeek is known to have an excellent eye for talent.
What we like about Hunter is, he spent four years rebuilding a high-profile Canadian club in Toronto, watching a young, analytics-oriented co-GM in Kyle Dubas, while drinking in the institutional knowledge doled out by the granddaddy of them all, Lou Lamoriello.
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