NHL ENTRY DRAFT

June 22, 1996

Richard Jackman

I knew that I talked to Washington a couple of times this season, but I was pretty surprised when they selected me.

I don't think I'm ready to jump in next year, maybe a couple of years to develop.

Well, I don't really -- yeah, in a couple of years I could see that.

Yeah. It feels great. I am really excited I was a little bit nervous in the beginning there, but I'm really, really surprised and it's a great city and a great organization.

No, but I've had numerous meetings with them and great, great people.

No, never.

It sounds great.

No, I was really surprised. I was just hoping to go in the first round and when Dallas selected me, I was really happy and surprised. No, not really, wasn't aware, like I said, I was just -- I was hoping to go in the first round and I guess I was really surprised and overwhelmed with where I am. It's a great feeling.

Yes, they are.

They were really happy. They were really supportive of me and they're speechless right now.