Friedman reports a possible change in the NHL draft format
The NHL draft is always one of the more coveted times for players and teams, as they prepare all season to strategize and choose players who will help move their team forward. The draft has become more vital with the salary cap remaining flat, and teams are looking to have cost control on their contracts.
It's also known that the talent level in the draft has been growing exponentially over the past several years and will continue to do so as the emphasis remains on the draft itself.
During the second intermission segment of Saturday Headlines, Elliotte Friedman of the "32 Thoughts" released a story that the NHL is considering changing the format of their draft to an NFL and NBA style.
The NFL style is different in the sense that the draft is held in one location with all prospects present, but all management teams will remain in their respective cities and boardrooms to conduct their drafting.
A city has not been selected at this time for the draft next year, but many feel that Vegas will be the choice to host the draft. If this decision is made, it will come through the NHL Board of Governors.
The immediate reaction of many NHL fans was not a positive one, with many feeling that this should not change and that the uniqueness of the NHL draft should remain.
| POLL | ||
Do you like the idea of the NHL Draft changing to the NFL/NBA style? | ||
| Like It | 18 | 18.8 % |
| Hate It | 51 | 53.1 % |
| Indiffrent. | 27 | 28.1 % |
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