Vancouver Canucks hire Émilie Castonguay as assistant GM, making her second woman in NHL history to hold the title

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milie Castonguay is the second woman in NHL history to hold the title of assistant general manager.

The first woman to serve as an assistant GM in the franchise's history is Castonguay. She is the second woman to be hired as an assistant general manager in the NHL, following in the footsteps of another woman.

"milie has extensive experience, is driven to succeed, and has a strong reputation in hockey for her intelligence and work ethic," said Jim Rutherford, the president of hockey operations and interim general manager. She will play a lead role in player contracts and negotiation, managing the collective bargaining agreement, and her voice will be heard in all aspects of hockey operations. She will be a key member of our leadership team and we are happy to have her.

He was going to hire a woman as his assistant general manager. The other candidates for the job were a commentator for Sportsnet, a former commissioner of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, and a member of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee.

Castonguay is the first woman to be certified by the NHL Players' Association as a player agent. The New York Rangers selected Lafreniere in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Castonguay said he was grateful to Jim and the Aquilini family for the opportunity. The team has a bright future with a passionate fan base. I can't wait to help build a winning organization that continues to grow.

Jim Benning was fired as general manager of the team. He won the Stanley Cup with two different teams, the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017).