Yesterday, we learned that Marc Bergevin was a candidate for the position of GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
It may not be the sexiest job in the NHL, both because of the organization and the fact that Columbus doesn’t have a big club, but it’s still a GM job in the NHL.
If Bergevin were to inherit the job, he’d potentially enjoy rebuilding the club in his own way.
Free Puck | Will Marc Bergevin inherit the job in Columbus? https://t.co/imTt1yX7YI
– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) May 15, 2024
What you need to know is that the Blue Jackets seem to be looking for a candidate with experience in the GM’s seat. Renaud Lavoie wonders why the club isn’t opening up its horizons.
But the real question, in the end, is whether he has a real chance of getting the job or not.
Elliotte Friedman, who was asked to talk a little about the matter on his 32 Thoughts podcast, believes that Bergevin is a candidate who “fits in with what the Blue Jackets want” in terms of a GM profile.
However, in his opinion, it’s still far too early to draw any conclusions. The club obviously intends to take its time before naming its next general manager.
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– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 15, 2024
What Friedman is reporting is that Columbus, which is the only club without a GM in the Bettman circuit, will take its time to see if any candidates will be added to the process.
He mentions the Oilers in particular. Does he think Ken Holland could lose his job and be a candidate in Ohio?
I realize that President John Davidson is in place and that no one else is looking for a GM, but the draft is just around the corner, as is the free-agent market. Wouldn’t it help to have a GM soon?
And it’s not as if the position has only recently become available: the club has been looking for months.
– What do you think?
Big debate this lunchtime on LCN… pic.twitter.com/k652ws1af8
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) May 15, 2024
– Kris Letang undergoes finger surgery.
#pens announce Kris Letang, John Ludvig and Matt Nieto underwent recent surgeries. A couple long timelines. pic.twitter.com/Y7pCWXfZ8G
– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 15, 2024
– Really?
Strange week for starting pitchers in Toronto. https://t.co/kgjXlXQVFE
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) May 15, 2024
– Of note.
Devon Toews is good to go tonight as per Jared Bednar
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 15, 2024
– We’ll see if he gets his chance.
With Lausanne HC, Rochette scored 30 points in 47 games last seasonhttps://t.co/ONTC8QLfnJ
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 15, 2024
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