LAS VEGAS — The prime architect of the Winnipeg Jets is a finalist for the NHL's general manager of the year award.
Kevin Cheveldayoff joins Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee and Tampa Bay Lightning counterpart Steve Yzerman in the category. The winner will be announced at the NHL awards June 20 in Vegas.
McPhee is the runaway favourite, considering he built his Western Conference finalist team from scratch through the expansion draft and trade market in short order.
Yzerman has made his Lightning squad a perennial contender. They currently trail the Washington Capitals 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final.