The Shocking Truth Behind the NHL’s Longest-Tenured Worst GM Revealed
Bottom line: MacLean’s record was worse, although in theory, he had less to work with. Howson did what he could under the circumstances, but may best be remembered for getting a third-place vote as GM of the Year despite being fired a few weeks into the season.
5. Gerry McNamara, Maple Leafs
Hired: October 1981
Fired: February 1988
In between: “GM the GM” built the 1980s Maple Leafs, a team noted for all the success they had. But of course, McNamara was working for Harold Ballard, quite possibly the worst owner in all of pro sports, so he had no chance. Ballard was the one forcing some of McNamara’s most unpopular moves, like trading Darryl Sittler to the Flyers.
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