It’s time to restock the cabinets.
NHL teams will make their picks for their next generation at the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver when the first round kicks off on Friday, June 21.
The Devils and Rangers hold the top two picks and will make Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko the first two players off the board. What happens after that is all up for debate, starting with the No. 3 pick.
Here’s a look at a few factors that will color the weekend:
New Kids on the Block
This draft offers a chance for a first look at the direction some rebuilding teams are going in.