Another interesting name proposed for Leafs GM job
All of the talk about the next Leafs' GM is about Brad Treliving because of his experience and his apparent interest in the job. It's been reported that it is his job to lose, essentially - though we have yet to hear of any other candidates who have been scheduled in for an interview.
However, this morning on TSN's radio show First Up, former Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo mentioned a surprising name that could become a candidate as soon as tonight. Colaiacovo mentioned that current Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill is a possible candidate to replace Kyle Dubas.
Colaiacovo: "A name that I heard pop up yesterday is Jim Nill...he's got one year left on his current deal and has a really close relationship with Shanahan from their time in Detroit. We'll see how this plays out if he's a guy they want to interview when Dallas gets eliminated."
Nill would be an excellent candidate for the Leafs GM spot just based on his drafting ability alone, with players like Jake Oettninger, Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen being part of Dallas' young core for the foreseeable future. On top of that, he hasn't been scared to make a big trade or spend money at free agency to fill holes. Personally, I would rather have Nill as GM than Treliving.
Nill has also publicly criticized his star players when they have underperformed. Just a few short years ago, he called out captain Jamie Benn and alternate captain Tyler Seguin out by name for their lackluster performances and lofty paychecks.
| POLL | ||
MAI 25 | 440 ANSWERS Another interesting name proposed for Leafs GM job Would you like to see Jim Nill as the Leafs' next GM? | ||
| Yes | 158 | 35.9 % |
| No | 150 | 34.1 % |
| I'd rather have Tulsky | 92 | 20.9 % |
| I'd rather have Treliving | 40 | 9.1 % |
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