Five potential GM candidates for New Jersey Devils
James Nichols of NJ Hockey Now: It’s still not known if the New Jersey Devils will hire a GM and President of Hockey Ops, or just one for both positions. There have been rumors of Brendan Shanahan for the Hockey Ops role.
A list of candidates who the Devils “must interview,” includes Sunny Mehta (Panthers AGM), Brett Peterson (Panthers AGM), John Chayka (former Coyotes GM), Jason Spezza (Penguins AGM), and Jamie Langenbrunner (Bruins AGM).
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Tiering candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs GM position
Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff: MLSE CEO and President Keith Pelley said they’ll be looking for a “data-centric” person to fill the GM position. Creating tiers for potential candidates.
Worst-kept secrets: Mike Gillis, and Sunny Mehta.
Internal: Brandon Pridham, and Hayley Wickenheiser.
Veterans: Marc Bergevin, and Dean Lombardi.
Sleepers: John Chayka, Laurence Gilman, Mark Hunter, Brett Peterson, and Jason Spezza.
Make it make sense: Kevyn Adams
Fan Driven: Chris Pronger
Pipe dream: Doug Armstrong and Eric Tulsky
NHL Rumour Report: David Pagnotta last week on The Sheet on the Toronto Maple Leafs GM search: “We’re starting to hear names that yes, there’s an analytics driven…like Sunny Mehta in Florida, but also Brett Peterson and others that have the hockey mentality that may have married the two.”
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“I will think about it,” Alex Ovechkin when asked about playing next season
Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: The home crowd chanted “One more year” towards Alex Ovechkin in the final minutes of yesterday’s game against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
When asked about it, his response was, “I will think about it.”
The Washington Capitals are still mathematically in the playoff race, but a Philadelphia Flyers win on Monday would eliminate the Capitals. The Caps need to win out and need some help.
“Well, we’re in a battle for a playoff spot,” Ovechkin said. “I don’t think about what’s happening in a week or tomorrow. We just have to concentrate on this game.”
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