Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic with a few names,
Ken Holland: The veteran Red Wings GM signed a short-term extension in Detroit which means the timing could work out nicely. He’s a British Columbia native and he’s also the kind of experienced hockey man the NHL likes to see hired as the first GM of an expansion team. The league was supportive of McPhee getting the gig in Vegas. And he brings instant credibility with his Stanley Cup rings. He’s a proven winner with the experience and track record which would make him a rock star hire in Seattle.