Overview
- TSN reported former Senators GM Pierre Dorion interviewed in Vancouver for the Canucks’ opening last week.
- The Athletic on Tuesday described Dorion as a strong possibility, and local reporters said the club is still interviewing with no timeline set.
- The search has moved into a tighter, in-person phase, with Sportsnet naming Bruins assistant GM Evan Gold and Islanders assistant GM Ryan Bowness as interviewees and the Globe and Mail reporting a five-candidate shortlist that includes Ryan Johnson.
- Online reaction from Canucks fans has been largely negative to Dorion’s candidacy, pointing to his Ottawa record and the 2021 Dadonov trade error that led to an NHL penalty.
- Timing now matters with Tuesday’s draft lottery and the June draft ahead, which means the next GM will need to drive cap decisions, scouting priorities, and offseason moves.