A fresh evaluation of how rookie NHL general managers are navigating their first off-season transition, offering a detailed breakdown of their strategic moves, roster decisions, and early challenges. Experts assess each GM’s ability to balance long-term planning with immediate needs, highlighting standout performances and areas where inexperience may have shown. The analysis compares approaches across teams, revealing how different leadership styles are shaping draft strategies, free-agent pursuits, and organizational culture. For fans and analysts alike, this gradesheet provides insight into which new voices are making an impact—and which may still be finding their footing.

Providing a grade for each NHL GM going through their first off-season with their new team.