2027 NHL Draft

[BoS]

That’s why RJ’s strategy of pushing the pick out half a decade away is so brilliant. By that time, there’s a very good chance Bettman’s memory will be shot and he’ll forget the pick was traded away. He’ll just see where the Rags finished in the standings and mysteriously the lottery balls will roll in New York’s favour. Us in the know will be eagerly waiting to see Gary’s expression change from joy to fury when he’s informed the Canucks actually own the pick. It’s risky, but it’s really the only shot the Canucks ever have of winning a lottery.

Bettman’s in all likelihood gone after this year, anyway

[Meds]

For reals???

[Aaronp18]

I recall the talk of retirement for Bettman but no timeline was made official. I can't recall what is left on his current contract but the CBA is up in 2030 IIRC and there's no chance he wants to be around for those discussions.

[donlever]

I would guess he does want to be around for the next expansion event to be remembered for filling the owners coffers with additonal cash.

Even moreso if it is a double whammy as rumoured.

My next guess is AIG (allegedly) has already voted yes on expansion based on the (alleged) local cost cutting that is (allegedly) not yet over.....

[Hockey Widow]

I would guess he does want to be around for the next expansion event to be remembered for filling the owners coffers with additonal cash.

Even moreso if it is a double whammy as rumoured.

My next guess is AIG (allegedly) has already voted yes on expansion based on the (alleged) local cost cutting that is (allegedly) not yet over.....

And to think we have to use protection spots for players with a NMC. All the more reason to get rid of them sooner rather than later.