Anaheim Ducks future management: Who is Bob Murray’s heir apparent as GM?
By Ed Stein
Todd Marchant
Marchant is a familiar face to Anaheim Ducks fans. He played the final six of his 17-year career in Anaheim. That included being a member of the 2007 Stanley Cup winning team. The Buffalo, NY native retired after the 2010-11 season and joined the Ducks management team soon after.
He currently serves as Anaheim’s Director of Player Development. News articles about Ducks prospects usually include a quote from Marchant, who takes a very hands-on role when mentoring younger players. For example, after Troy Terry signed with the Ducks following his college career last April, the young forward spent quite a bit of time with Marchant leading up to his NHL debut.
His future may not lie behind a desk, but rather behind the bench. At the end of the 2017 season, he was a “quasi-assistant” on Randy Carlyle‘s staff. He attended meetings and sat with assistant Rich Preston, analyzing games from the press box.
Scott Niedermayer
A veteran of 18 NHL seasons, Niedermayer also joined the Ducks management team upon his retirement (2010). He has served in a variety of capacities for the Anaheim including Assistant Coach under Bruce Boudreau. Currently, his title is Director of Player Development, off-ice.
Niedermayer is a hero to Ducks fans, as the captain of Anaheim’s 2007 Stanley Cup Championship team. As a Hall of Fame member and four-time league champion, Niedermayer has quite a bit of clout around the league. He knows what it takes to win. If named General Manager, the Ducks would hope Niedermayer has the same success as another HOF defenseman that retired the same year. Rob Blake won the cup his first season as GM of the L.A. Kings.