Palm Beach Post: Panthers narrow GM search to "5 or 6"?
by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT
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From Brian Biggane:
(Bill) Torrey, the team's alternate governor who has been conducting the search since Jacques Martin left to become coach of the Montreal Canadiens on June 1, has conducted face-to-face meetings with several candidates and narrowed what was once a field of 60 candidates down to five or six, one source close to the search said.
Okay. Making some progress. How'd that list get whittled down so quickly, you ask?
Insiders with knowledge of the process said Torrey has ruled out anyone without previous managerial experience, such as former Panthers broadcaster Denis Potvin, and is putting a premium on success in previous stops.
Sounding better. Sure it made it easier on background checkers. Still, I've said a number of times lately that I'm settling into Randy Sexton's court, but that may change - abruptly - after the next seven days (read: David Booth). Not counting on it, though.
Biggane profiles a few of the heavier hitters among the group. For the record, Doug Risebrough had his second interview with Torrey today.
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i like these updates. bill only wanting manager experience and SUCCESS at that spot is an EXCELLENT way to judge. just makes me wonder why there was even 60 candidates in the first place, or was that just to make us believe that some people actually DO WANT to be part of the return of the Panthers to prominence.
In other news, Yormark’s twitter says “We could have some hockey news before the draft. Stay tuned!!! Go cats.” guess there aint much of a surprise there, but hopefully its excellent news!!!!
I guess I didn’t make the cut. I mean seriously, of the 3 “heavy” hitters that Biggane profiles, I don’t think any of them are suited for the job. I don’t think it’s time for a retread, but maybe someone with some fresh idea’s.
by HockeyOutsiders on Jun 26, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions
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