Report: Flyers to interview Blue Jackets' Zito for GM opening

Add Bill Zito's name to the list of candidates who could become the next general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, as TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports the club has received permission to speak with the seasoned executive.

Zito has served as the assistant GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets since 2013-14, and has doubled as GM of the AHL's Cleveland Monsters since 2015-16. The 54-year-old was also the GM of Team USA at the 2018 World Championships, where the American squad finished with the bronze medal.

It's not the first time Zito has been considered for GM opportunities. Last offseason, he reportedly sat down with the Minnesota Wild before the job ultimately went to Paul Fenton, then of the Nashville Predators.

Zito is one of at least four candidates interviewing with Philadelphia. Steve Greeley, the assistant GM of the Buffalo Sabres, former Carolina Hurricanes GM Ron Francis, and Chuck Fletcher, a senior advisor with the New Jersey Devils and former GM of the Wild, are also reportedly under consideration.