What does GM stand for in NHL?

Marky · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:16

Hey all,

So I'm trying to get into NHL and I've heard "GM" being thrown around - Any idea what it stands for?

Thanks,

Marky

InsomniaCalls · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:18

General Manager?

Marky · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:19

InsomniaCalls said:
General Manager?

I was thinking it could be this - Every team has a GM - Maybe it just means like their manager of the squad...

Yas786 · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:21

Yep called General Manager.

Marky · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:32

Thanks guys

6thElement · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:35

The GM deals with the contracts, buying and trading of players. The coach has to decide how best to utilise the players available.

Marky · 25 Apr 2011 at 18:53

So is the GM like the Chairman in Football terms with more say in who is in the team or not?

6thElement · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:17

American sports typically work like:

Owners -> GM -> Coach -> Players

Owners control the finances.
GM decides what players to get for the team.
Coach picks players and tactics.
Players are overpaid nonces.*

*Not strictly true for hockey players but appropriate in most sports.

Marky · 26 Apr 2011 at 15:06

Ahh thanks 6thElement

[DOD]Asprilla · 26 Apr 2011 at 16:09

Marky said:
So is the GM like the Chairman in Football terms with more say in who is in the team or not?

More along the line of 'Director of Football'.

zetec452 · 28 Apr 2011 at 02:24

They also have GM's in baseball. Must be a north american thing.

Noble-Kebab · 3 May 2011 at 12:03

They have GM's in all american sports