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New Report Adds Pierre Dorion To Long List Of Candidates Interviewed By The Vancouver Canucks For Open General Manager Job
TL;DR
Pierre Dorion, former GM of the Ottawa Senators, has interviewed for the Vancouver Canucks' open general manager position. He has extensive experience in the NHL, having served as the Senators' GM from 2016 to 2023.
Key points
- Pierre Dorion interviewed for the Vancouver Canucks GM position
- Former GM of the Ottawa Senators from 2016 to 2023
- Dorion has extensive NHL executive experience
- Notable draft picks include Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk
- Canucks are looking to fill an open GM vacancy
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Another name can be added to the long list of candidates interviewed for the Vancouver Canucks' open general manager job. In a post on social media, TSN's Darren Dreger wrote, "Former Ottawa Senators GM, Pierre Dorion was in Vancouver last week and has interviewed for the Canucks GM vacancy." Dorion has not been listed with an organization since 2023, when he was let go by the Ottawa Senators.
Dorion has plenty of experience as an NHL executive. He served as the Senators' GM from 2016-2023, and before that, was with Ottawa in different capacities since 2007. Dorion also spent time as a scout with both the New York Rangers and the Montréal Canadiens since 1994.
Under Dorion's leadership, the Senators posted a regular-season record of 225-261-59. During that time, Ottawa made the playoffs once, which was in 2017. Some notable draft picks made during Dorion's time as GM include Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson and Brady Tkachuk.
Q&A
Who is Pierre Dorion and what is his experience in the NHL?
Pierre Dorion is a former general manager of the Ottawa Senators, serving from 2016 to 2023, and has been involved in the NHL since 1994.
What notable players did Pierre Dorion draft during his tenure with the Senators?
During his time as GM, Pierre Dorion drafted notable players including Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson, and Brady Tkachuk.
Why is the Vancouver Canucks looking for a new general manager?
The Vancouver Canucks are seeking a new general manager to fill the vacancy left by the previous GM, aiming to improve the team's performance and direction.
