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It was the ice hockey equivalent of a virtual debutante party.
The next generation of NHL stars took initial strides onto a global stage Friday night when the league held the first round of its annual selection process from myriad North American sites.
The draft was broadcast live on ESPN2 in Bristol, Connecticut, while NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman appeared from the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Bettman pivoted to various team executives and personnel at their respective facilities for the actual picks, which were followed by the requisite reaction shots with the players and their families.
It was the second straight remote draft session for the NHL, though Bettman said the league will return to an in-person draft next year at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
EDMONTON Joey Moss’ effect on the city of Edmonton continues to be felt as citizens explore new and creative ways to honour the local legend, including carving sculptures and renaming landmarks. Ryan Villiers is a local wood carver who is just putting the finishing touches on a bust of Moss. Like many, he thought that the long time Edmonton Oiler deserved another way to be remembered. “He deserved it. I had this feeling that came over me and I thought it should be done to honour him.” Villiers plans to sell the piece once it’s complete, and wants to see it go to the right place.