I think his question was basically, “do you think maybe you overthought this series and next year you should just say fuck it and just play”

I mean, I get it, but yeah, that’s not the kind of question that gets you an invite next time there is a media availability.
- 1970vintage

A couple different ways he could have worded that to get an actual answer

I look at 2 rankings Bob McKenzie and Central Scouting, big difference in opinion between the 2. There's a good chance someone who JB wasn't expecting to be there falls to him. Especially this year.
- VanHockeyGuy

They might not know who should be first and who should be tenth, but the best kids imo have been identified for quite some time. Generally you're getting a good player in the top ten, not always, even in normal years, but generally.

A couple different ways he could have worded that to get an actual answer
- manvanfan

As bloatedhedty said, I think he was drunk.

As bloatedhedty said, I think he was drunk.
- 1970vintage

Were they still doing it over zoom calls in Colorado?

Were they still doing it over zoom calls in Colorado?
- manvanfan

I think all media availability is over zoom, even with fans in the stadium.

Peach’s or margaritas?
Hold my beer.
- K-man25

My buddy owns Margarita Grill on the lake here in Penticton, best in town and a great view.

They might not know who should be first and who should be tenth, but the best kids imo have been identified for quite some time. Generally you're getting a good player in the top ten, not always, even in normal years, but generally.
- DraftandDestroy

Sure, there's also going to be some good value 10-20 this year. This is when super scouts skills might come into play.

https://www.scouching.ca/the-blog/scouchings-post-nhl-draft-lottery-rankings

Will Scouch June rankings with tiers.


Sounds like Podkolzin from his draft year.


If you want a Dman that can play defence in this draft outside of Power, it's probably Edvinsson or Lambos.

If you went by Will's rankings, I absolutely would trade down with Clb or Min to pick twice in the 1st. Ceulemans and Othmann at 41 and 42 is just absurd. Pinelli at 30.
- manvanfan

Whoa not the dreaded trade down lol

Man he built a great team in Vegas with his deals to agree to take this guy or that guy for a player and a first round pick. Laugh all you want, what he did in Vegas is pure genius.

He also selected guys who were talented but down in the depth charts and compiled a ton of draft picks which he turned into great players.
- DraftandDestroy

Oh absolutely credit where it's due. Francis won't have those avenues in Seattle but at least he'll have the same expansion draft rules to work with...which Bettman also changed for Vegas lol

"So, in their fourth year, the Golden Knights have already tied the Canucks, who’ve been around for half a century, in 3rd round appearances with three? Cool. Happy Friday to you too."



Just read this #BettmanhatesVancouver
- DraftandDestroy

Who cares. How many 4th rounds?

Whoa not the dreaded trade down lol
- Nighthawk

Aatu Raty?

In seven drafts he's never traded down with his first round pick, has he? I seriously doubt he trades down, even if he did, someone would take advantage of him due to his lack of intelligence.
- DraftandDestroy

Give it a rest Milbury.

Whoa not the dreaded trade down lol
- Nighthawk

"If went by Will's rankings"

In seven drafts he's never traded down with his first round pick, has he? I seriously doubt he trades down, even if he did, someone would take advantage of him due to his lack of intelligence.
- DraftandDestroy

- Marwood

Aatu Raty?
- VanHockeyGuy

Sure why not. Any trade has to have the other sweetener though. If not enuf enticement then keep 9th 👍

"If went by Will's rankings"
- manvanfan

Was sarcasm lol

I like Wills break downs & yes going by his list.

Sure why not. Any trade has to have the other sweetener though. If not enuf enticement then keep 9th 👍
- Nighthawk

Yup, two picks in the top 20.

- Marwood

You related to Jimbo? Must be with your usual display of magnificent eloquence. 😂

You related to Jimbo? Must be with your usual display of magnificent eloquence. 😂
- Nighthawk

Yup, two picks in the top 20.
- VanHockeyGuy

That would be about right. Wouldn’t do it for less.

You related to Jimbo? Must be with your usual display of magnificent eloquence. 😂
- Nighthawk

You related to Jimbo? Must be with your usual display of magnificent eloquence. 😂
- Nighthawk

I was laughing at how stupid he is and at those that support him and his ineptness.

I was laughing at how stupid he is and at those that support him and his ineptness.
- Marwood

I was laughing at your standard go to 1st post. Sir Emoji King.

Only support given to Jimbo is from FA. I don’t know of anyone here that believes he has no flaws. Many ppl like him for drafting & the patience he will improve other GM aspects. He has measurably improved on trading.

- Nucker101

Troll.