Rangers assistant GM Ryan Martin and Hockey Operations Advisor Mike Grier have both reportedly interviewed with the San Jose Sharks for their GM position. (SJ Hockey Now)
Both Martin and Grier were hired by Chris Drury last offseason.
Martin was interviewed for Anaheim’s GM job that went to former Ranger Pat Verbeek.
5/19/21 | 11:12 AM: The Rangers have confirmed the hiring of Grier as a Hockey Operations Advisor.
The Rangers describe his role by saying, “Grier will work with the hockey operations department in both hockey-related decisions and off-ice player and prospect development. In addition, he will assist prospects in the Rangers organization, including players with the Rangers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, with on-ice development.”