The NFL's successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. There are mixed feelings among executives about the idea, ranging from frustration to begrudging acceptance. But Yzerman pointed to a litany of unknowns, including who's in and out of the playoffs and how the draft order is determined. “The cap teams — the Torontos, the Tampas — are going to have to move at least one big contract to make it work. The league continues to work internally and with the NHL Players' Association on various scenarios, including resuming at three or four empty NHL arenas and pushing the start of next season back to December.

Source: Fox News May 09, 2020 20:15 UTC