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Canucks to Interview Oilers Executive Bill Scott for GM Vacancy

The move signals Vancouver’s wide search under Jim Rutherford for a cap-savvy first-time GM candidate.

Overview

  • Vancouver, which scheduled a Zoom interview Sunday per NHL insider John Shannon, will speak with Bill Scott while he continues in his Oilers role during the playoffs.
  • The position opened after the club fired Patrik Allvin, and president Jim Rutherford began holding first-round Zoom interviews last week.
  • Scott has worked for Edmonton since the 2010–11 season in roles that include AHL general manager and salary cap lead handling contracts, arbitration, and CBA matters.
  • He also interviewed for the Nashville PredatorsGM job, showing he is in demand in this round of openings.
  • Vancouver is weighing other options as well, including in-house candidate Ryan Johnson and reported external name Shane Doan, with no favorite identified.