Morehouse Will Be Sharks’ Amateur Scouting Director, Clarifying Fitzgerald’s Role

The San Jose Sharks have found Doug Wilson Jr.’s replacement.

The Athletic reported today that Chris Morehouse, most recently the New York Rangers’ director of North American scouting, will be named San Jose’s new Director of Amateur Scouting.

Sharks GM Mike Grier is expected to announce several additions to his front office next week. Among them will be …

– Chris Morehouse, recently the Rangers' director of North American scouting, will be San Jose's new director of amateur scouting.

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— Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) July 29, 2022

It’s San Jose Hockey Now’s understanding that the Sharks will hire a separate Director of Pro Scouting.

Morehouse has been with the Rangers for the past two seasons. Before that, Morehouse was the Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting for the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2016-19.

Morehouse started his NHL scouting career in 2012, serving first as a Blue Jackets amateur and pro scout.

Among the North American prospects that Morehouse contributed to drafting with the Rangers include Braden Schneider, Will Cuylle, and Brennan Othmann.

New San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier was a Rangers advisor this past season.

Two weeks ago, San Jose Hockey Now reported that the San Jose Sharks had hired Scott Fitzgerald from the Boston Bruins. Most recently, Fitzgerald was Boston’s Chief College Scout.

At the time, SJHN believed that he would be the new Amateur Scouting Director, that is until Fitzgerald identified himself as the Sharks’ new Director of Player Personnel on LinkedIn.

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It’s San Jose Hockey Now’s understanding that Fitzgerald will be involved in all areas of player evaluation, from pro to amateur, and of course, NCAA prospects.

Long-time San Jose Sharks amateur scouts Brian Gross (WHL) and Gilles Cote (QMJHL) retired after the 2022 Draft, so Grier will also have to fill their roles.

Previously, SJHN also reported that ex-San Jose Barracuda assistant Jimmy Bonneau had accepted the Sharks’ offer to become a pro scout. Bonneau will be focused on Eastern teams.

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