Report: Flames hire ex-Ducks GM Bob Murray as scout

The Calgary Flames are hiring former Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray as a scout, sources told The Athletic's Eric Stephens.

Murray resigned from his post with the Ducks in November after the club placed him on leave amid an investigation into his professional conduct. He allegedly created a toxic work culture through repeated verbal abuse of Ducks players, staff, and personnel, along with temper tantrums and intimidation tactics.

The 67-year-old announced he would enter an alcohol abuse program upon his resignation.

Murray and current Flames head coach Darryl Sutter were teammates on the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1980s. The two have formed a close bond over the years, per Stephens.

Murray was Anaheim's GM for parts of 14 seasons. The Ducks recently hired Pat Verbeek as his replacement.