Raiders await good news from NHL draft
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A huge moment in the lives of 32 young men will be broadcasted for the world to see when the first round of the NHL entry draft begins. As they do every year, major junior franchises across the continent will be keeping a watchful eye on it to see if any of their young players hear their names called.
The Prince Albert Raiders will be no different, watching the draft to see if either tonight or tomorrow someone adds a Raider to their stable of prospects. In that way, the draft has its own sort of excitement for those working in the junior ranks.
“It’s interesting, who was drafted where, especially when we know the players in our league,” said Raiders GM Curtis Hunt. “Then you kind of think about the makeup of the NHL teams a bit and where they are in their cycle. That’s always interesting and intriguing for us, how they pick, who they pick, where they pick.”
Like any fan, Hunt said he loves the moments when Commissioner Gary Bettman approaches the podium and announces a trade, but there are deeper connections to the draft for him than there are for the average watcher. Raiders defenceman Terrell Goldsmith attended the NHL draft combine, and could well hear his name called.
