Draft day is probably the most hectic day for an NHL GM. Yes, I’m including the trade deadline.
Instead of phone calls and war rooms, all 31 GMs and their staffs are occupying one floor, just a bit over the size of a regulation rink. That’s a lot of people, and a lot of whispers. Nothing can be done in secret. If anyone sees you walk up to anyone else, everyone knows what’s about to happen. There are no secrets on the NHL draft floor; all of your cards are visible.
Let’s flash back to last year.