Anaheim Ducks name 6th GM in franchise history

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Jay Tup
February 3, 2022 (1:57 PM)

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The Anaheim Ducks have officially named their next General Manager. The Ducks Twitter account tweeted out the following news this morning after an extended search for Bob Murray's replacement.

"🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL: We have hired Pat Verbeek as our General Manager.

Verbeek is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion who has spent 35 years in the NHL, the last 16 as an executive."

Pat Verbeek has won two Stanley Cups in career, one as a player (1999) and the other as a professional scout (2008). Verbeek also played a significant role in helping to build the foundation for Tampa Bay's back-to-back Cup winning teams.

Ducks Owners Henry and Susan Samueli shared this information about their new hire.

"Susan and I are delighted to welcome Pat Verbeek to our community to guide our hockey club as the next General Manager of the Anaheim Ducks. Pat's outstanding work ethic and vast knowledge of the game as a successful executive and player throughout his 35-plus years in the NHL make him an outstanding fit to lead us forward. He brings a unique pedigree, having vast experience and serving in integral leadership roles for championship teams as both a player and executive at the NHL level."

The Ducks employed former players Scott Niedermayer, Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne as part of their search committee.

Verbeek spent the past 3-years working with the Detroit Red Wings as the Assistant General Manager. Verbeek had the following to say about his hiring.

"It's an honor and a privilege to be named General Manager of the Anaheim Ducks. My family and I are looking forward to becoming part of the Orange County community. I'd like to express my gratitude to Henry and Susan, and the search committee for a first-class experience during this process and belief in my vision. The Ducks are a championship organization with world-class facilities, and I look forward to working with our entire staff to build on the foundation in place to construct a championship team our fans will be proud of on and off the ice."

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