List of current NHL general managers

In the National Hockey League, the General Manager or GM of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the hockey club during contract discussions with players.

The general manager is also normally the person who hires and fires the coaching staff, including the head coach.

Current NHL general managers

Eastern Conference

Team	GM
Atlanta Thrashers	Don Waddell [1]
Boston Bruins	Peter Chiarelli [2]
Buffalo Sabres	Darcy Regier [3]
Carolina Hurricanes	Jim Rutherford [4]
Florida Panthers	Jacques Martin [5]
Montreal Canadiens	Bob Gainey [6]
New Jersey Devils	Lou Lamoriello [7]
New York Islanders	Garth Snow [8]
New York Rangers	Glen Sather [9]
Ottawa Senators	John Muckler [10]
Philadelphia Flyers	Paul Holmgren [11]
Pittsburgh Penguins	Ray Shero [12]
Tampa Bay Lightning	Jay Feaster [13]
Toronto Maple Leafs	John Ferguson, Jr. [14]
Washington Capitals	George McPhee [15]

Western Conference

Team	GM
Anaheim Ducks	Brian Burke [16]
Calgary Flames	Darryl Sutter [17]
Chicago Blackhawks	Dale Tallon [18]
Colorado Avalanche	Francois Giguere [19]
Columbus Blue Jackets	Doug MacLean [20]
Dallas Stars	Doug Armstrong [21]
Detroit Red Wings	Ken Holland [22]
Edmonton Oilers	Kevin Lowe [23]
Los Angeles Kings	Dean Lombardi [24]
Minnesota Wild	Doug Risebrough [25]
Nashville Predators	David Poile [26]
Phoenix Coyotes	Mike Barnett [27]
San Jose Sharks	Doug Wilson [28]
St. Louis Blues	Larry Pleau [29]
Vancouver Canucks	Dave Nonis [30]