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Palm Beach Post: Panthers narrow GM search to "5 or 6"?


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.

Poll
Among those highlighted by The Post's Brian Biggane plus a few other headliners, who's your choice to lead the Cats to an unheard-of level of enlightenment?
Doug Risebrough
7 votes
Doug MacLean
18 votes
Doug E. Fresh
3 votes
Neil Smith
7 votes
(Current Assistant GM) Randy Sexton
14 votes

49 votes | Poll has closed

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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!!!!

by alterego6487 on Jun 25, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hope it’s excellent as well. Without question, it’ll be news…

by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m underwhelmed with these choices. Seriously, what deals/draft picks can you point to and say WOW, he really got the best of that trade/selection? What say we hold off of crowning Sexton, at least until we see how he manages these current assets?

by Botchkie on Jun 26, 2009 1:30 AM EDT reply actions  

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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