Sharks hire Mike Grier as new general manager becomes first Black GM in NHL history

The have named Mike Grier as the team’s next general manager. In doing so, Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history. “I am extremely proud and grateful to be given the opportunity to be the general manager of the San Jose Sharks,” Grier said. “Along with my staff, I look forward to the challenge of building a fast, competitive, and hardworking team that Kenny Yeboah Jersey Sharks fans will enjoy watching and be proud of. One of the things I remember most about playing in San Jose is the Jacob Martin Jersey home ice advantage that our fans bring through their pa sion and energy, making SAP Center one of the most difficult buildings to play in.” “I welcome Mike as the general manager of the Sharks,” Owner Ha so Plattner added. “Mike’s succe sful career on the ice speaks for itself, but what impre sed me the most were his leadership qualities and his overwhelming desire to win. Mike is aware of the high standards of succe s that are expected in San Jose and is committed to help us quickly return to that level.” Grier played 14 NHL seasons with the , , , and Sharks and announced his retirement in 2011. He played three seasons in San Jose and scored 35 goals and registered 43 a Curtis Martin Jersey sists during that time. The 47-year old spent the 2021-22 season as the ‘ hockey operations adviser and also served as a scout for the from 2014 to 2018. Grier’s older brother, Chris Grier, has been the Miami Dolphins general manager since 2016 and released this statement following the Sharks announcement. Statement from Chris Grier on his brother Mike being named General Manager of the . Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) In November 2021, general manager Doug Wilson stepped down from the post due to medical reasons after 18 years. Grier will replace interim general manager Joe Wesley Walker Jersey Will, who took over for Wilson for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign. On Friday, the Sharks after failing to make the Stanley Thomas Hennessy Jersey Cup Playoffs for three straight seasons. In a pre s release from the team following Boughner’s firing, Will stated that the new general manager would “have full autonomy” to hire the Sharks’ next head coach. The Sharks last made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the 2018-19 season where they lost in the Final to the eventual champion .