Archive · 24 May 2025
Cheveldayoff, Nill, Zito Named NHL GM of the Year Finalists
The NHL has announced the three finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.
These are Kevin Cheveldayoff of the Winnipeg Jets, Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars, and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers.
The award recognizes the best general managers based on their team's performance during both the regular and post-season.
Cheveldayoff's Jets had a strong regular season.
Nill's Stars reached the Western Conference Final again.
Zito's Panthers, last season's Stanley Cup champions, are contenders again.
The award is voted on by NHL general managers, executives, and select media members.
Kevin Cheveldayoff (Jets), Jim Nill (Stars), and Bill Zito (Panthers) are finalists.
The award considers regular season and post-season performance.
Cheveldayoff's Jets had a strong regular season and made playoff roster moves.
Nill's Stars reached the Western Conference Final for the third straight year.
Zito's Panthers are contenders despite player losses and have made key acquisitions.
- Who
- Kevin Cheveldayoff, Jim Nill, and Bill Zito
- What
- Finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
- When
- Announced on Friday
- Where
- NHL
- Why
- To recognize the best NHL General Managers
- Finalists
- Kevin Cheveldayoff, Jim Nill, Bill Zito
- Award
- NHL General Manager of the Year Award
- Cheveldayoff's Team
- Winnipeg Jets
- Nill's Team
- Dallas Stars
- Zito's Team
- Florida Panthers
- Voting Body
- Voted by NHL GMs and Executives
- Award Criteria
- Regular-season and post-season performance