Signed Souray, Fasth, Allen, Dvorak, added Steckel.

This award though is kinda tough to judge. A GM could do (frank) all the whole year and still be the GM of the year in my books. Why you ask, because being a GM isn't just about what a team does during the year. The GM is a building job, a job that can't be rated on just one year.

Case and point Chicago. Did very little this year, but because of moves and draft picks from previous years look where the team is. Boston is another.
- Lahey

what about toronto?

what about toronto?
- derm10

what about them

what about them
- Lahey

u talk about it being more then just this year... well the leafs went from no future and no prospect last year to playoff berth this year.

u talk about it being more then just this year... well the leafs went from no future and no prospect last year to playoff berth this year.
- derm10

Brian Burke for GM of the year

Bergevin? You get an award for making a team average again?

This is also an award that should be determined after the playoffs are done. The best of the best when it comes to GM's is judged by what is done at season end, not regular season end.

why is shero even there?
cause he brought in a bunch of rentals at the deadline???? should not even be on the ballot
- derm10

Because he made bold moves at the deadline and continues to be the best GM in the business. That is why.

Dont remember the exact rumor but it was widely reported Boston had a better offer but Iginla wanted to go play with Crosby and Malkin.
- ImThatGuy

Not really, Boston's first round pick was conditional, while Pittsburgh's had no conditions.

Because he made bold moves at the deadline and continues to be the best GM in the business. That is why.
- Oneonta Penguin

u mean he's the gm with the best talent in the business.... not much of a fan of shero himself

u mean he's the gm with the best talent in the business.... not much of a fan of shero himself
- derm10

Pretty much.
And Pitt is my second team

Good Points, Lahey.

In fact, I'd argue that Bergevin is a weak candidate, other than cutting the fat he didn't do much to change the roster he inherited.

Did he sign any players besides Colby Armstrong I'm forgetting?

He drafted Galyenchuk in a no-brainer, played hardball with PK Subban, and replaced the coaching staff, all good moves but nothing insane.

He traded Cole for Ryder, a move I'd hardly call a win.

Seems to me in general the team's success has been keyed by the draft picks and players that were already in the organization.
- TommyDeVito

another proof that you dont know poop about hockey.

EDIT : G-A-L-C-H-E-N-Y-U-K

Good Points, Lahey.

In fact, I'd argue that Bergevin is a weak candidate, other than cutting the fat he didn't do much to change the roster he inherited.

Did he sign any players besides Colby Armstrong I'm forgetting?

He drafted Galyenchuk in a no-brainer, played hardball with PK Subban, and replaced the coaching staff, all good moves but nothing insane.

He traded Cole for Ryder, a move I'd hardly call a win.

Seems to me in general the team's success has been keyed by the draft picks and players that were already in the organization.
- TommyDeVito

Your clueless!

Not really, Boston's first round pick was conditional, while Pittsburgh's had no conditions.
- Oneonta Penguin

No, Boston's wasn't. It was initially reported incorrectly. I'm not saying shero should win, but the Vokoun trade proved to be huge. The Staal trade was great, the trade for Neal is still paying dividends, dupuis contract is a steal as is kunitz's. His drafts have been really solid recently too. I personally couldn't care less about individual awards, especially for a GM, but shero has been solid for years.

Good Points, Lahey.

In fact, I'd argue that Bergevin is a weak candidate, other than cutting the fat he didn't do much to change the roster he inherited.

Did he sign any players besides Colby Armstrong I'm forgetting?

He drafted Galyenchuk in a no-brainer, played hardball with PK Subban, and replaced the coaching staff, all good moves but nothing insane.

He traded Cole for Ryder, a move I'd hardly call a win.

Seems to me in general the team's success has been keyed by the draft picks and players that were already in the organization.
- TommyDeVito

Can you please post again to prove to all of us you don't know poop about hockey please.

Your posts are really good humoristic capsules, filled of laughter and fun

Brandon Prust.
- sbroads24

That's actually a very good pickup.

Ok, give it to Bergevin, only because I don't wanna see Shero get it for basically just doing this:

Can you please post again to prove to all of us you don't know poop about hockey please.

Your posts are really good humoristic capsules, filled of laughter and fun
- Habs Rule

trololololo, you guys are too easy to troll after your devastating first round beating.