Report: Kelly McCrimmon likely to be named Las Vegas assistant GM

George McPhee may have found his right-hand man.

Brandon Wheat Kings owner, general manager and head coach Kelly McCrimmon is likely to be named assistant GM of Las Vegas' NHL franchise, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

TSN 1260's Guy Flaming first linked the WHL bench boss to the expansion team Wednesday.

McCrimmon was courted by the Toronto Maple Leafs last summer, interviewing with the club before turning them down in June.

He's been with the Wheat Kings since 1988-89, when he joined the club as an assistant coach, taking over as GM one year later. He coached Brandon from 2004-2011 and went back behind the bench in 2013.

McCrimmon became the Wheat Kings' sole owner in 2000.

The 55-year-old has guided the club to four Memorial Cup appearances, including one as a player in 1979. He was named WHL Executive of the Year in 1995, 2010, and 2015, and also earned the CHL's Executive of the Year award in 2010.

McPhee was named Las Vegas' first-ever GM earlier this month.