Former Bruins assistant general manager Evan Gold found his new gig just a couple of hours down I-95 south. And it sounds a lot like the job he left behind in Boston.<\/p>\n
The New York Islanders announced Monday they hired Gold to be an assistant general manager under GM Mathieu Darche. On top of contract negotiations, salary cap management, scouting and other duties, Gold was also named GM of the Isles\u2019 top AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.<\/p>\n
Gold, who had been with the Bruins for the past 12 years, wore all those hats for the B\u2019s since 2023 when he was named an assistant general manager under Don Sweeney.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am incredibly grateful to Mathieu and the entire Islanders ownership group for the opportunity to be part of such a respected franchise and to help build a Stanley Cup champion on Long Island,\u201d Gold said in a statement. \u201cThe Islanders have a rich history, a passionate fan base, and a deep connection to the community. It is an honor to join this organization, and I look forward to working alongside Mathieu, our players, coaches and staff to build a team that our fans can be proud of for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
While playoff success escaped Gold\u2019s teams in Providence, the P-Bruins did win a lot of games, winning no fewer than 41 the last three seasons and leading the AHL last season with 54 victories.<\/p>\n
Before he left the B\u2019s organization last month, Gold had been a finalist for the Toronto Maple Leaf\u2019s GM job that ultimately went to John Chayka.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvan brings a rare combination of experience, intelligence, and results to our hockey operations department,\u201d Darche said in a statement.\u00a0 \u201cOver the past several years, he has excelled in nearly every facet of building a successful franchise at the NHL and AHL levels \u2014 from contract negotiations and cap management to leading the Providence Bruins to the best record in the AHL this past season. His background, combined with his legal and business acumen, makes him an outstanding fit for our department as we continue building a team that competes on the island and in Hamilton.\u201d<\/p>\n