Gary Bettman's idea threatens to put an end to the careers of many players
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Gary Bettman and the NHL are currently contemplating a significant overhaul of the NHL draft, even as they're already in the process of decentralizing it.
According to Elliotte Friedman's report this morning, there's mounting pressure to reduce the NHL draft from seven rounds to just four:
Some player agents believe the NHL Draft should be shortened to just 4 rounds, and there's a possibility that the NHLPA could fight for shortening the draft in the next CBA, per @FriedgeHNIC (32TP).
The reasoning is players that don't get contracts are mostly later-round picks, and people (mostly agents) wonder why players get tied to a team for 2-4 years, only to not get a contract from that team.
«They almost think it's like holding up a player from really beginning their NHL career. We'll see what happens there.»
The current CBA expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The reasoning is players that don't get contracts are mostly later-round picks, and people (mostly agents) wonder why players get tied to a team for 2-4 years, only to not get a contract from that team.
«They almost think it's like holding up a player from really beginning their NHL career. We'll see what happens there.»
The current CBA expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
With the NHL already in the process of decentralizing the draft, it appears that the entire draft structure is up for reconsideration, despite not being perceived as a problem in the past.
The NHL Draft will be held June 28/29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. NHL Board just made it official. This will be the final draft before decentralizing.
This potential shift seems poised to adversely impact the careers of numerous young players. Hopefully, the NHL will take these concerns into account and reconsider their approach.
Source: Markerzone
Gary Bettman's newest idea may end the careers of hundreds of players
Gary Bettman's newest idea may end the careers of hundreds of players
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