On July 5, 2022, two days before the NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks made a move that was a long time coming. They hired Mike Grier as the general manager (GM). Grier is the first ever black GM in NHL history. He had a long NHL career, which is rare, but he beat the odds, and perhaps that was just the beginning of what was to come. Grier’s Playing Career Grier’s NHL career spanned 14 seasons. The fact he even made it to the NHL was unlikely. Not only because of the color of his skin but because
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