Bob Gainey

Robert Michael "Bob" Gainey (Born December 13, 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada) is a current National Hockey League general manager and former ice hockey player for the Montreal Canadiens.

Post Hockey Playing Years

After his retirement, Gainey became head coach of the Minnesota North Stars in 1990. In January 1992, Gainey also was named general manager. The team made the Stanley Cup Finals that same year. In 1995, he stepped down as head coach to focus solely on his general manager duties. Gainey turned the franchise into the powerhouse it has become to this day, by acquiring players such as Joe Nieuwendyk, Brett Hull, Ed Belfour and Derian Hatcher. The team won the Presidents Trophy in 1998 and 1999. Dallas won the Stanley Cup in 1999.

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Minnesota North Stars - 1990 - Stanley Cup - 1995 - Joe Nieuwendyk - Brett Hull - Ed Belfour - Derian Hatcher - Presidents Trophy - 1998 - 1999

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Gainey became general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in May 2003 turning the Canadiens into a playoff contender.

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Montreal Canadiens - May 2003

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