Sharks Welcome Mike Grier as General Manager

San Jose Sharks Owner Hasso Plattner today announced that Mike Grier has been named as the team’s general manager.

[@TR-nk3jf]

Mike was an outstanding leader on the Sharks. We're lucky to have him.

[@mikec.7283]

Agreed! Hard working player. Always liked him as a shark. Congrats to him.

[@santiagobenites]

Nicely done Sharks, and congratulations Mike Grier. You truly earned it.

[@JP-dm6gi]

I have huge respect towards Mike Grier, I can't even imagine the hurdles he's had to overcome in his career, Mike more than deserves all the succes he's had. The SJS has a special place in my heart and I'm confident Mike is the right man for the job. Mike, you're the man! ✌️

[@happytrails151]

Man how the years fly by. I remember him as an Oiler and now he's a GM

[@brianm6475]

As a 25 Year + season ticket holder my family and I have many Great memories of Mike as a Shark...and hopefully building many more as a GM!!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME BACK MIKE and FAMILY!

[@joelouis-arena4061]

Always liked him as a player

[@jimvujimvu835]

Wow it’s so nice and congratulations to Mike G. to the SJ Sharks

[@hdrgb]

Mike Grier was badass for the Oilers. Even though I'm a Leaf fan I always rooted for him. Hell ya!

[@Dirtytanker]

4th line guy.

[@hdrgb]

@@Dirtytanker He might have been an enforcer, but a great player than had two 20 goal seasons and scored 383 points in his career. Great player and teammate. Wish him well in this new role!

[@GuerillaGrodd]

Absolutely love this hire.

[@rookie08]

Man!! This is so exciting 🤗. can’t wait!!🚨 great choice

[@diegomayfield4751]

Sharks need to get good again . Hopefully this new GM can bring the sharks back to their former playoff glory and maybe a Stanley Cup . Looking forward to next season. Go Mike !!!!

[@lemonator8813]

No more 8 year contracts to injured old players would be a start

[@Dirtytanker]

He's not yet answer. Quin is his buddy, worst coach in the league. SJ is committed to losing for the next decades.

[@diegomayfield4751]

@@Dirtytanker haha , so far the sharks are worse this year . Quin might be the worst coach...........

[@1deadhippie]

Been watching Mike since he was at Boston University. Welcome back to the team.

[@bigbird4094]

Congratulations Mr Grier are expectations are high and nothing but winning will be tolerated!.Wellcome Back!

[@JohnBocalig]

Somebody please tell Mr. Becher to stop clapping directly into the mic 🤣

[@mrfake675]

Loved him on the Oilers. Wish him the best on the Sharks. Go Oilers

[@larryherdman6579]

Mike has put his time in since retiring well deserved

[@billbouldin2969]

Boston University in The House! Bravo MG!

[@bogotstogoskiing]

I am THRILLED to have Grier as our GM. This dude is a rockstar. Was an excellent high IQ player who really knows the game. I hope for his success and great things from the Sharks. I literally didn't watch the last 2 seasons because I hated the DeBoer firing and couldn't stand Booger. Very excited to tune in again.

[@Mudsquadofficial]

Lol now the Dolphins and Sharks share more than just a Deepwater connection 😅🦈💪🏻

[@brando7266]

I hope he's not as mediocre as his brother in Miami,

[@epants8507]

This is historic. I'm glad that the Sharks are giving Mike the opportunity. I wish him the best of luck

[@rustylayton9118]

GO SHARKS GO!!!!!!!

[@firefly8471]

Good for him, maybe san jose could get a championship now . I'm surprised they havnt won yet .

[@sabertooth_shark5047]

Let's hope this works.

[@TheGeoffbonn]

It will

[@mattandemmamorrison9156]

I was unable to ascertain any plan or upcoming moves. Anybody get anything?

[@DanielC__]

Grier has his work cut out. The Sharks have a bad cap situation and some unfortunate contracts they're saddled with.

[@zacharyyamashita8554]

Unfortunately, but I have faith in him.

[@dpendsonwhat2441]

I honestly don’t think the contracts are as bad as they seem. And the ones signed before Covid Flat Cap wouldn’t look bad at a $90m+ Cap. They definitely need to play better and I think a new coach (Babcock? I have an odd feeling), an infusion of youth (Eklund), and continued improvement from Balcers, Barabonov, Dahlen will have them doing so. This season will be a ‘prove it’ season for the whole team. They’ll get a lot of rest before October, if they heal and are healthy, I wouldn’t doubt a fight atop the Pacific.

[@Rational_Thought67]

Mike, cap room suggestion, get Pickles to pack his bags.

[@DC-fc6sc]

I think he’s brother of Chris Grier. GM of Miami Dolphins.

[@TR-nk3jf]

They are brothers, both sons of Bobby Grier who was a pro scout for the Patriots and Texans.

[@stephencruse6525]

Bu hockey legend

[@MOTHAFUCKINSNAKES]

Good

[@hostyltakeover]

big L for Sharks PR... fired people after all the hiring and firing has been done in the league... no chance these guy easily find jobs this year...

[@arieljuarez3694]

Congrats to Barry Bonds

[@sportsmedia25]

Sharks have a lot of work to do

[@Rebel-eq7ul]

Bring in Colin White now?

[@mehameha4453]

This is great news. I can’t wait until a skin color is never mentioned in a hiring of anyone. We all matter.

[@mayhemjr.803]

Sharks blew it. Went for the PC hire when there were much more qualified gm's available. I hope it works out but I won't hold my breath

[@happytrails151]

Some of the best hires have been new blood in recent years, whether it's GMs or coaching. Experience is valuable but the NHL recycles old options too much

[@TheAngryCanadian1109]

@@happytrails151 honestly with GMs grier is the best option tbh i wouldnt hire benning or Chiarelli

[@JP-dm6gi]

So what you're saying is that YOU know better what they are looking for than the SJS organization. I just wonder how come they haven't already hired you, because you know the best. 🤷‍♂️

[@JP-dm6gi]

Oh damn, now I get it. It's of course because you're white, and the SJS discriminates against white people as you already suggested. What a shame...

[@nolanderish]

Hire John Cooper!

[@Dirtytanker]

Franchise killing move. Being "woke" doesn't work in sports. Picked the worst candidate possible.