Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving was probably an amazing boy scout.
Well-known around the hockey world for his work ethic, Treliving hasn’t let the coronavirus stoppage in the 2019-20 season derail his preparation for the future. In a conference call with local media on Tuesday afternoon, he revealed that rather than dive into Tiger King he’s spent his time as he usually does: working and preparing for the future.
After acknowledging the hard work of those involved on the front lines of the current situation, Treliving detailed that the current day-to-day work is usually devoted for prep on one of three files:
- The upcoming 2020 NHL Draft
- The season re-starting
- The 2020-21 season
It’s worth noting that there is no date set yet for the NHL’s critical dates (the NHL Draft, the buyout window, qualifying offers for restricted free agents and the opening of unrestricted free agency), a potential season re-start, or the potential impact of those shifting dates on the start of the 2020-21 NHL season.