John Shannon of Sportsnet with a list of hockey people he feels are candidates for either a coaching or GM position in the NHL.

Brendan Shanahan – I know, I know, he already has a big job. But I suspect Shanahan will be approached to run a hockey operations department at some point. The former star player is smooth and ambitious. He has created a very high profile, and has strong fan recognition. No one can argue about his hockey acumen and he will be given a chance to be a general manager, sooner than later.

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