Professional Hockey Executive. From 1983 until 1994 and 1996, he served as general manager of the St. Louis Blues. After studying Arts and Philosophy at the University of Ottawa, he launched his lengthy association in hockey with the Montreal Canadiens' organization in 1959, serving as a scout and coach of their minor league teams, advancing to the NHL club during the early 1970s. At the capacities of head scout, director of recruitment and player personnel, Caron played a significant role in building the Canadiens' dynasty teams which captured six Stanley Cup titles (1971,1973, 1976, 1978 and 1979) and as Sam Pollock's assistant general manager, he proved to be invaluable. In 1983, when the St. Louis Blues were in the midst of financial disaster and faced the possibility of being expunged from the league, businessman Harry Ornest purchased the struggling franchise. Caron was hired to serve as general manager and put to use his knack for spotting talent, as he masterfully assembled the means for a highly-competitive entity with his acquiring of star-caliber players including Brett Hull, Adam Oates and Brendan Shanahan. During Caron's entire tenure St. Louis earned playoff berths including their reaching of the Eastern Conference Finals in 1986. In 1994, he was replaced by Mike Keenan as general manager but returned to the position on an interim basis in 1996 and assisted in the hiring of Joel Quenneville as head coach. Caron's extraordinary knowledge of the sport and the respect from his peers earned him the nickname "The Professor".
Professional Hockey Executive. From 1983 until 1994 and 1996, he served as general manager of the St. Louis Blues. After studying Arts and Philosophy at the University of Ottawa, he launched his lengthy association in hockey with the Montreal Canadiens' organization in 1959, serving as a scout and coach of their minor league teams, advancing to the NHL club during the early 1970s. At the capacities of head scout, director of recruitment and player personnel, Caron played a significant role in building the Canadiens' dynasty teams which captured six Stanley Cup titles (1971,1973, 1976, 1978 and 1979) and as Sam Pollock's assistant general manager, he proved to be invaluable. In 1983, when the St. Louis Blues were in the midst of financial disaster and faced the possibility of being expunged from the league, businessman Harry Ornest purchased the struggling franchise. Caron was hired to serve as general manager and put to use his knack for spotting talent, as he masterfully assembled the means for a highly-competitive entity with his acquiring of star-caliber players including Brett Hull, Adam Oates and Brendan Shanahan. During Caron's entire tenure St. Louis earned playoff berths including their reaching of the Eastern Conference Finals in 1986. In 1994, he was replaced by Mike Keenan as general manager but returned to the position on an interim basis in 1996 and assisted in the hiring of Joel Quenneville as head coach. Caron's extraordinary knowledge of the sport and the respect from his peers earned him the nickname "The Professor".
Bio by: C.S.
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