Dave Nonis
Dave Nonis has the most experience of any of the other candidates on this list (combined). Nonis has also had two stints with the Ducks as an advisor/consultant to the General Manager. He first came to the organization under Brian Burke 11 years ago. More recently Nonis has been a part of Murray’s staff since July of 2015.
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Of course, he is better known as a former GM of both the Canucks and Maple Leafs. After six years as Burke’s assistant in Vancouver, Nonis took over as Vancouver’s GM when his mentor left for the Ducks in 2004. He spent four years running the show in Vancouver, garnering one playoff appearance.
In 2008, he rejoined Burke for the third time, by becoming part of the management staff in Toronto. Nonis took over the reigns from Burke after the GM was fired in January 2013. Under Nonis’ leadership, Toronto reached the playoffs for the first time since 2004. He wasn’t able to repeat that success. Two years later, Lou Lamoriello took over the Leafs organization.
Nonis doesn’t have the best track record. Promoting him to General Manager would keep a measure of consistency in the team’s operations.
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Depending on when Big Deal Bob turns over day-to-day operations will affect who eventually inherits his General Manager’s job. If it is sooner rather than later, this is the short list. If he sticks around longer, other candidates may become available.