People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
San Jose Sharks Assistant General Manager Ryane Clowe released a statement Sunday, announcing he has stepped down from his role with the club. “Recently, I had to make the extremely difficult decision to resign from my position as assistant general manager with the San Jose Sharks,” Clowe said.
Ryane Clowe will have his fingers in many pies. “He’s a really bright guy, sees the game, can break down the game really, really well. So it’s another different perspective for me and our staff to have,” San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said of his new assistant GM.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Mike Grier and Ryane Clowe have a long history. On Jul. 3, the San Jose Sharks announced Clowe would be coming on board as assistant general manager, joining Joe Will and Tom Holy at that post.
A familiar face is stepping into the front office. On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks announced they have hired former NHL forward Ryane Clowe as an assistant general manager.
Ryane Clowe is back with the San Jose Sharks. On Tuesday, the first day of development camp, the Mercury News snapped a picture of the San Jose Sharks’ front office.