I'm not sure if it'll be Dallas, but it feels like Peverley will be a GM at some point in his career. If they transition Nill to President quickly, maybe it's too soon for him, but if Nill's timeline is a few years down the line, Peverley feels like he could be a really great candidate.
Pevs did surprise me though. Jim Nill LOVES his players getting big-game experience. I thought it was a certainty that barring injury, Dallas' 3 headed monsters would be at the WJC. Based on Pevs interview, I'd be shocked if any of them participate. Pevs mentioned they'd sit down and guide those players with what will be an important decision, but he kept emphasizing rest and not getting burned out. Sounds like Dallas may prefer them not to go to the WJC because they all legitimately have a shot at NHL time. He also confirmed that they didn't bring in the Swedes or Bichsel because they didn't want to burn them out since they would be playing at the WJC.
Johnston tweaked his back, but he plans on skating before camp is over.