Rutherford is the absolute last guy you want in charge of an expansion team.
Come and poach Jim Benning from us... Please. Or John Weisbrod!
Good thing about the Las Vegas ownership they are not tied in to the Canadian good-ole boy hockey mafia, so instead of a re-tread I would expect a young, smart forward thinking GM that can lead and grow the franchise.
Why I think there is a very good chance JR retires after the draft.
Christ I'm getting old. I remember watching Botterill at U of Michigan. We're the same age.
Don Maloney would be the best choice. Guy knows how to scrape and get results with very little.
I also love the idea of Pierre McGuire as the GM. I think he'd do really well despite the hate he gets. I'd certainly pay closer attention to the team if he gets the job.