The NHL season is in its deep stretch, and as teams battle for spots in the Stanley Cup playoffs, hardworking general managers are multitasking as they prepare for the NHL Draft and free agency.
Scouts long ago started filing reports on this year's draft-eligible players, and now they are polishing their notes and making recommendations.
General managers still have three months to go before drafting these young players, but they have already formed opinions and are in the process of determining team needs.
No. 1 prospect Jack Hughes appears to be a special talent, and this year's draft class is heavy with American players.