What to Know: After a first-ballot Hall of Fame playing career, worked his way up Carolina Hurricanes org: player development, scouting, coaching, and operations in 12 years. Named GM in 2014. Drafted CAR superstar Sebastian Aho, rising scorer Martin Necas, 2021 rookie-of-year candidate/goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, and others on the NHL roster. Signed standout D Jaccob Slavin and D Brett Pesce to team-friendly contracts. Traded for playoffs performer Teuvo Teravainen.

Fun Facts: Second all-time in NHL assists behind Wayne Gretzky, including 110 assists on goals by legendary Jaromir Jagr. Fifth all-time in scoring (549 G, 1,249 A-averaging more than a point per game) and fifth all-time games played (1,731). Scored 44 points in 45 playoff games during back-to-back Stanley Cup wins (1991, 1992) with Pittsburgh. The first player to win Lady Byng and Selke in the same season (1995). Led Carolina to a surprise appearance in the 2002 Cup Final in his 21st season. King Clancy Trophy and NHL Foundation Player Award winner (2002).