US Edition"Yuck" - NHL Analyst Slams Talk of Decentralized Draft Returning in 2026, Questions Gary Bettman's Stance
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NHL Deputy Commish Says Teams Support Decentralized Draft (Even Though It Stinks)
This year marked the first time the NHL decided to go the NFL route and "decentralize" its draft, meaning that instead of the 32 teams each having a table on the draft floor, they were back in their home cities.I was not a fan. I liked having the teams there so you could spot a trade in the works and have the team brass on stage to meet their newest draft picks.Instead, we were left with the bizarre Wizard of Oz-like Zoom screen.I think it'd be …
PHLY FLYERS PODCAST Vladar & Dvorak speak; decentralized draft, New CBA, state taxes - PHLY Sports
On today’s show we’re diving deeper into the NHL’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and some off-ice news around the league, including the Draft potentially remaining decentralized. Charlie & Bill discuss the controversial state tax issue and its impact on contract prices and the tangible benefit for the no-tax teams.
Bill Daly says NHL clubs continue to show support for decentralized draft
Is the decentralized draft here to stay for the NHL? Based on what NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said on The FAN Morning Show on Friday, it would come as no surprise if the league does not bring everyone together to the draft for a second year in a row in 2026. The league has been polling clubs on their thoughts in the aftermath of last month’s decentralized draft. Many of the top picks were in Los Angeles, where the league staged its televi…
The NHL's 2025 Draft marked a turning point in the history of the circuit, while it was presented for the first time in a fully decentralized format. No longer have the big teams on the floor of an amphitheater: this year, the teams made their selections remotely, from their own city, while the selected players were alone on stage to be welcomed by Commissioner Gary Bettman. A change of formula which, from the first few minutes, attracted many c…
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