In other business, the NHL will be seeking approval from the NHL Players' Association to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement to allow for compensatory draft picks to be awarded in the event of the death of a player. This became an issue after Russian prospect Alexei Cherepanov died and the New York Rangers raised the issue with the league. If the NHLPA signs off on it, a team would receive a second round pick if one of their prospects dies before signing a contract with the NHL club.
If I were a GM, I'd have a hitman take out whatever schlub I drafted in the last round. Hey man, and extra 2nd rounder is an extra 2nd rounder.
Last Edit: Mar 11, 2009 10:28:23 GMT -5 by KingsGM