The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly requested permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs to interview Shane Doan, who currently serves as a special advisor to the Leafs’ general manager. The exact role the Canucks have in mind for Doan remains undisclosed. This development comes as Vancouver’s president, Jim Rutherford, has indicated a potential departure following the hiring of a new GM, suggesting the Canucks may be exploring candidates for roles beyond just the general manager position.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are narrowing down their search for a new general manager. Two prominent finalists for the position are Evan Gold, assistant GM of the Boston Bruins, and Ryan Martin, assistant GM of the New York Rangers. The team is expected to conduct further in-person interviews with a third, or possibly more, candidates this week.
In other news, Chris Pronger has addressed speculation linking him to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager role. Pronger clarified that he has not interviewed for the position, stating that rumors suggesting otherwise are inaccurate. While open to future opportunities and conversations about potential roles, he emphasized that the timing or fit may not always align, and he is currently focused on his current endeavors.
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Canucks ask the Maple Leafs for permission to speak with Shane Doan
Sources have said that the Vancouver Canucks have asked the Toronto Maple Leafs for permission to speak with special advisor to the GM, Shane Doan. It’s not known what position the Canucks are thinking with Doan. Jim Rutherford has left open the possibility he could leave as president soon after hiring new GM. Canucks may be looking beyond GM role as they interview candidates.
Two of the finalists for the Maple Leafs GM positions are…
Sources say two candidates who are finalists for the Toronto Maple Leafs GM position are Boston Bruins assistant GM Evan Gold, and New York Rangers assistant GM Ryan Martin. There is likely a third, or more, candidate who will have a second in-person interview this week.
Chris Pronger didn’t interview for the Maple Leafs GM position
When asked about speculation involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and a potential position within management, Chris Pronger stated: “There’s a lot of rumors out there. No, I’m, I’m in the media like you guys. I’m interested in seeing how this all plays out too. You know, there’s some vicious rumors out there that said I interviewed for the GM job. I did not interview for that role.” When asked if it was something he wanted but couldn’t do, Pronger responded: “Not necessarily. You know, I think I’m excited with this next chapter. And you know, as I’ve said numerous times, I’m open to having a conversation and seeing what an opportunity might look like. You know, whether it’s a fit for me, whether it’s fit for for the the other side, and sometimes it is, sometimes it isn’t, sometimes the timing’s not right, and sometimes the opportunity doesn’t fit what you’re looking for at any given time.”
