List of current NHL general managers facts for kids
In the exciting world of the National Hockey League (NHL), a general manager (often called a GM) is a super important person for a hockey team. Think of them as the main boss for everything that happens off the ice, especially when it comes to players.
The GM's biggest jobs include signing new players to contracts, trading players between teams, and deciding who plays where. They also pick the head coach and assistant coaches for the NHL team. Plus, they often choose coaches for the team's younger players in the American Hockey League (AHL). GMs also hire scouts who look for new talent and other staff members who help the team run smoothly.
Who Are the NHL General Managers?
This is a list of the people who are currently general managers for each team in the National Hockey League. They are in charge of making sure their team has the best players and coaches.
| Team | General Manager | Started as GM | Played Pro Hockey? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | Pat Verbeek | February 3, 2022 | Yes (1982–2002) |
| Arizona Coyotes | No GM currently | April 18, 2024 | N/A |
| Boston Bruins | Don Sweeney | May 20, 2015 | Yes (1988–2004) |
| Buffalo Sabres | Kevyn Adams | June 16, 2020 | Yes (1996–2008) |
| Calgary Flames | Craig Conroy | May 23, 2023 | Yes (1995–2011) |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Don Waddell | May 8, 2018 | Yes (1980–1988) |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Kyle Davidson | October 26, 2021 | No |
| Colorado Avalanche | Chris MacFarland | July 11, 2022 | No |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | John Davidson (Temporary GM) | February 15, 2024 | Yes (1973–1983) |
| Dallas Stars | Jim Nill | April 29, 2013 | Yes (1980–1991) |
| Detroit Red Wings | Steve Yzerman | April 19, 2019 | Yes (1983–2006) |
| Edmonton Oilers | Ken Holland | May 7, 2019 | Yes (1976–1985) |
| Florida Panthers | Bill Zito | September 2, 2020 | No |
| Los Angeles Kings | Rob Blake | April 10, 2017 | Yes (1990–2010) |
| Minnesota Wild | Bill Guerin | August 21, 2019 | Yes (1991–2010) |
| Montreal Canadiens | Kent Hughes | January 18, 2022 | No |
| Nashville Predators | Barry Trotz | July 1, 2023 | No |
| New Jersey Devils | Tom Fitzgerald | January 12, 2020 | Yes (1988–2006) |
| New York Islanders | Lou Lamoriello | June 5, 2018 | No |
| New York Rangers | Chris Drury | May 5, 2021 | Yes (1998–2011) |
| Ottawa Senators | Steve Staios | November 1, 2023 | Yes (1993–2012) |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Daniel Briere | March 10, 2023 | Yes (1997–2015) |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Kyle Dubas | August 3, 2023 | No |
| San Jose Sharks | Mike Grier | July 5, 2022 | Yes (1996-2011) |
| Seattle Kraken | Ron Francis | July 18, 2019 | Yes (1981–2004) |
| St. Louis Blues | Doug Armstrong | July 1, 2010 | No |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Julien BriseBois | September 11, 2018 | No |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Brad Treliving | May 31, 2023 | Yes (1990–1995) |
| Utah NHL team | Bill Armstrong | April 18, 2024 | Yes (1990–1999) |
| Vancouver Canucks | Patrik Allvin | January 26, 2022 | Yes (1993–2002) |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Kelly McCrimmon | September 1, 2019 | No |
| Washington Capitals | Brian MacLellan | May 26, 2014 | Yes (1982–1992) |
| Winnipeg Jets | Kevin Cheveldayoff | June 8, 2011 | Yes (1990–1994) |
Images for kids
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Kevin Cheveldayoff, General Manager of the Winnipeg Jets
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Brian MacLellan, General Manager of the Washington Capitals
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Don Sweeney, General Manager of the Boston Bruins
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Rob Blake, General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings
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Don Waddell, General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes
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Lou Lamoriello, General Manager of the New York Islanders
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See also
- NHL General Manager of the Year Award
- List of NHL head coaches
