Grier is here: Sharks hire NHL's first Black GM

It was a historic day in the NHL as hockey veteran Mike Grier was named the Sharks' new general manager, becoming the first Black GM in league history. - Louis [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220706) Sports. And then some. 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