Pierre McGuire replaces Scotty Bowman on HHOF voting committee

There's been a changing of the guard.

Legendary coach Scotty Bowman will be replaced by NBC hockey analyst Pierre McGuire on the Hockey Hall of Fame's Selection Committee, chairman Lanny McDonald announced in a statement Tuesday, according to Sports Illustrated's Alex Prewitt.

Bowman had been on the committee since 2003, and his 15-year term ended Dec. 31, 2017.

"I am very pleased to welcome Pierre to the Selection Committee, as he brings a wealth of knowledge that will complement the committee's deliberations," McDonald said. "... I also extend the utmost appreciation and gratitude to Scotty for his distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the Selection Committee."

McGuire probably wouldn't be where he is today without Bowman. The two met while McGuire was an assistant coach at St. Lawrence University, where Bowman's daughter attended school. When Bowman became director of player development and recruitment with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he gave McGuire a job as a scout. McGuire then joined the team as an assistant coach when Bowman became interim head coach.

"To receive a call from Lanny McDonald asking me to accept a position on the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee is something I never thought was possible," McGuire said. "I am honored and excited to know that I will be a part of this amazing group of hockey people whose mandate is to uphold the hall's standards of excellence."

McGuire became the youngest head coach in NHL history when he took over the Hartford Whalers at age 32 in November 1993, but he was fired after the season. He's gone on to a successful broadcasting career with TSN and NBC.

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