The San Jose Sharks will hire Mike Grier as general manager on Tuesday, making him the first Black GM in NHL history, ESPN's Kevin Weekes reports.
Grier had a 14-year career as a player, including a three-year stint with the Sharks. After retiring, Grier worked as a scout for the Chicago Blackhawks, an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils, and most recently, a hockey operations advisor with the New York Rangers.