‘The Penguins credit Botterill in helping general manager Jim Rutherford in all hockey-related matters including scouting, player development, contract negotiations and salary cap management. Rutherford joined The Instigators on WGR Sports Radio 550. He said, “Jason is a number one pick as a general manager. He’s very well prepared, he’s a bright hockey guy, he knows the game, he knows the players at all different levels.” Rutherford added, “Jason Botterill was my guy that I went to all the time.”‘