Shanahan and the Leafs announced Monday that the 75-year-old Lamoriello would not be returning as GM for the 2018-19 season. That agreement was quickly quashed, reports said, when the Leafs learned Colorado had offered Dubas its GM job, and complete control of hockey operations. Hunter, regarded as one of the premier scouts and talent evaluators in the game, is also a top-shelf candidate for the Leafs’ GM job. For Shanahan, though, the GM search began with paying respects to Lamoriello, who says he is not sure what to expect in his new role as senior advisor. That would include, first and foremost, Hunter, as well as Lamoriello, coach Mike Babcock, and senior advisor Cliff Fletcher.

Source: thestar April 30, 2018 16:14 UTC