The 2022 NHL Draft has come and gone, but its stay in Montreal will leave a lasting impression beyond just the prospects that were picked.
Due to the pandemic, it was the first draft held in person since 2019 and we were treated to everything from heartwarming selections to NHL coaches losing their mind because of who they got to meet.
Miroshnichenko heads to Washington
Ivan Miroshnichenko was projected to be a top-five pick in this year’s draft by many experts, but when the 18-year-old was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma — a type of cancer that affects a person’s immune system — his season had to be cut short and his stock fell.