Source: Ryan Flaherty, globalnews.ca April 23, 2020 This year seven players from Saskatchewan have been drafted in the opening round, the most first-round picks since 2003. Being drafted into the Western Hockey League is a special moment for a young hockey player. Sharing that moment with a close friend and teammate makes it that much… Continue reading Saskatoon Contacts forwards Riley Heidt and Brayden Yager selected back-to-back in 2020 WHL Bantam Draft.
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NHL need to make a decision on the June draft
Source: sportsnet.ca, April 22, 2020 Time is of the essence due to the amount of planning required for a virtual draft. If the NHL is going to proceed with a June entry draft amid its paused season, deputy commissioner Bill Daly says it will need to commit to that approach “relatively quickly.” The league began… Continue reading NHL need to make a decision on the June draft