I would rather have someone who can identify talent playing lower in the lines, farm, college, Russia, etc
and be active in trying to acquire players like that on the cheap (much like pc got Drake, benning, and Kosko for nothing)
Someone who can identify and continue to improve the amateur (and grow the pro) side of the oilers,
do and have the freedom to audit the scouts, and other management in the organization.
That's why I feel strongly about Kelly (of the current choices) who was involved in finding guys that could be helpful not only on the bottom 6, but also on the top 6 in today's nhl.
He has recent success on his side. He's worked as a coach/gm on the amateur side so I'm sure he has knowledge there too.
Its hard to know what anyone is with other facets of the management so in bob we must trust for the rest.
I'm also not a fan of X-players who try to work in management directly from the nhl.... not as a gm anyways.