Detroit – The NHL might be headed toward a June draft after all – and one that benefits the Detroit Red Wings.
Team executives were briefed by commissioner Gary Bettman Monday during a Board of Governors meeting on the somewhat controversial plan within the league to move the Entry Draft to early June. Reportedly, the new draft dates are June 5-6.
Some general managers, including the Wings' Steve Yzerman, have objected to moving the Entry Draft before the current season – on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic – is completed.