Head coach of the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars (1990-1996).
General manager of the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars (1992-2002).
The franchise won its first Stanley Cup in 1999.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
Played left wing for the Montreal Canadians (1973-1989). Conn Smythe
Trophy (1979). Frank J. Selke Trophy (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981). Became
captain of the Canadians in 1981.
Son Steve Gainey (born 1979) played left wing for the Dallas Stars
(2000-2002).
General manager of the Montreal Canadiens (June 2, 2003) and head coach
(January 14, 2006)
Father of Anna, Colleen, Laura, and Steve.
Replaced the fired Guy Carbonneau as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. (March 2009)