from Craig Custance of The Athletic,
Hunter is seen as a great scout. While with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was often viewed as the talent evaluator and draft expert. His longtime connections to the OHL only heighten that reputation....
There have at least been discussions about the possibility of Hunter joining the Detroit front office, but nothing appears to be imminent. GM Ken Holland got a two-year extension and there currently isn’t a clear succession plan if this is Holland’s last extension. Bringing in Hunter to create one would certainly run counter to how Holland traditionally operates; he typically prefers to promote from within.