The post I was responding to was about skills at the negotiating table, high school educated hockey players probably wouldn't last long face to face with a lawyer.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Its about a poker game vs post secondary education. Jim needs to practice up & learn to be more sly & play up on his perceived personna.

He’s going into a lame duck season.
Not a good thing but the commitment towards him isn’t deserved yet. FA is on a wait & see how the next 4-6mths go imo.
- Nighthawk

All speculation. I don't know if anyone knows what is being done behind closed doors.

I think FA likes what Benning has done but wants someone more savvy and experienced. JB would probably be a decent Asst GM.

Its about a poker game vs post secondary education. Jim needs to practice up & learn to be more sly & play up on his perceived personna.
- Nighthawk

You don't see a lot of poker players saying "Ummmmmmm raise?"

All speculation. I don't know if anyone knows what is being done behind closed doors.

I think FA likes what Benning has done but wants someone more savvy and experienced. JB would probably be a decent Asst GM.
- VANTEL

All speculation until something gets done. The longer it goes the more likely he is on a show me final year. As for AGM i like to see a 2-3 headed GM team sharing various duties.

All speculation. I don't know if anyone knows what is being done behind closed doors.

I think FA likes what Benning has done but wants someone more savvy and experienced. JB would probably be a decent Asst GM.
- VANTEL

Thank gawd

You don't see a lot of poker players saying "Ummmmmmm raise"
- A_SteamingLombardi

True 😂😂

You don’t see lawyers playing poker & winning. They are good con men.

A good blend for a GM...

50% Ex hockey player & 50% used car salesman. The other 50% lawyer.

You don’t see lawyers playing poker & winning. They are good con men.
- Nighthawk

Greg Raymer was a patent attorney when he won the WSOP

Like I said a few times I am all in for bringing in someone better , but who is that?

Greg Raymer was a patent attorney when he won the WSOP


- A_SteamingLombardi

He has Linden Brand sunglasses

Greg Raymer was a patent attorney when he won the WSOP


- A_SteamingLombardi

Greg Raymer was a patent attorney when he won the WSOP


- A_SteamingLombardi

That WAS when the field wasn’t nearly as competitive as now but yes good point.

He has Linden Brand sunglasses
- VANTEL

But skipped on the Linden gym pass

Like I said a few times I am all in for bringing in someone better , but who is that?
- VANTEL

Ron Francis as a CoGM

But skipped on the Linden gym pass
- Nucker101

Like I said a few times I am all in for bringing in someone better , but who is that?
- VANTEL

We could use an OHL/QMJHL specialist on our scout team.

Ron Francis as a CoGM
- Nighthawk

What has he accomplished that Benning hasn't ? If he is so good why is he co GM?

- A_SteamingLombardi

I am Benning remember?

- A_SteamingLombardi

We could use an OHL/QMJHL specialist on our scout team.
- Nighthawk

The entire CHL


The WHL history ain’t pretty either, especially if Lind busts

I am Benning remember?
- VANTEL

If he signs Jordie Benn then I’m officially going to be freaked out

Now it feels like we're having 2 conversations meld into 1. I was talking about your irony comment
- NorthNuck

Then re-read your comment about generalizing and then calling me uneducated. I found that ironic.