It sure did. With some comedy mixed in, Dan calling Flake "loyal" now that's very funny and not true at all.
Apparently being drafted by the Kings and being HHOF players make them qualified for these positions.
Pittsburgh Penguins 2016 - GM Jim Rutherford, former NHL player and played for the Penguins. Didn't see anything regarding formal education at a university.
Chicago Blackhawks 2010, 2013, 2015 - GM Stan Bowman, Bowman graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1995 with degrees in Finance and Computer Applications
Los Angeles Kings 2012, 2014 - GM Dean Lombardi, During his college freshman year he played hockey at Division 2 power Elmira College, before transferring to the University of New Haven, where he was selected the scholar/athlete his senior year, and served as captain his junior and senior years. Lombardi graduated third in his class. Lombardi later attended law school at Tulane University, graduating with honors and specializing in labor law.
Boston Bruins 2011 - GM Pete Chiarelli, Played for Harvard University between 1983 and 1987, serving as the captain of the team. He later played for the British Hockey League Nottingham Panthers.
Pittsburgh Penguins 2009 - GM Ray Shero, Played his college hockey for the St. Lawrence University Skating Saints, captaining the team from 1983–85. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1982, but never played in the NHL.
Detroit Red Wings 2008 - GM Ken Holland, Drafted in the 12th round, 188th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft. He played a total of four games in the NHL. After his playing career was over, Holland took a job with the Red Wings as a scout in Western Canada. He subsequently served seven years as Director of Amateur Scouting and three as Assistant General Manager. That's 10 years of paying dues.
So, you get the idea.
Rob Blake was selected 70th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He had completed his freshman year with Bowling Green State University of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) when he was drafted and went on to play three years total in the college ranks, earning CCHA and NCAA West First All-Star Team honours in 1990. Blake was also the first player to ever receive the CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman award. Foregoing his final season of college eligibility, Blake joined the Kings for the final four games of the 1989–90 season before tallying 46 points in his NHL rookie campaign in 1990–91 to be named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.
You guys can read these and see how they compare.
