Why John Scott respected Blackhawks Hall of Famer Doug Wilson as Sharks' GM

After last week's Hall of Fame elections were announced, 2016 All-Star MVP John Scott was thrilled that former teammate Marian Hossa got in on his first ballot. He was also happy for his former GM Doug Wilson.

"It's crazy he's going in as a player. I never really knew him as a player, just as a GM and he did a heck of a job in San Jose for all those years keeping those guys competitive and stuff and I don't think he really gets his due," said Scott, who was with the Sharks for the 2014-15 season. "Even though they didn't win a Cup, they contended for over two decades, so good for him too."

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Wilson played defense with the Blackhawks for 14 years - from 1977-91 - and spent the final two years of his career in San Jose. He recorded an incredible 827 points in 1,024 career NHL games as an offensively dangerous blueliner.

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In 2003, he became the GM of the Sharks.

"I actually liked Doug and at the end of my tenure there, he said, 'John, I love you. I'd like to sign you again, but I don't know who the new coach is going to be. So we'll just leave it in the coach's hands. So I didn't really care for that," Scott said.

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"(Peter) DeBoer came in and he didn't really care for me, so we went different ways. But I like Doug, I thought he was very upfront, very honest with me and I really respect that out of a GM. So I'm happy he's getting in and what a smile on him, imagine his bust. It's going to be glorious."

Why John Scott respected Blackhawks Hall of Famer Doug Wilson as Sharks' GM originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

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