With the 2015 NHL Draft tomorrow, a whole new batch of players who might one day pass through Charlotte will hear their name called and have their pro hockey journey begin. Charlotte has proven to be a beneficial players to begin their pro careers and develop their game in order to best succeed at the next level.
The NHL Draft is a big event for a team. It’s often an integral part of how they build the future core of their squad, with sights set on success down the road. It is also unique in the fact that the players selected are not usually immediately a part of the team. Exceptions aside, many picks end up returning to the respective junior clubs to continue their development, often not joining the team that selected them for a couple of years.
With the NHL Draft coming up this Friday, all eyes will be focused on Sunrise, Florida, where teams will be aiming to select the backbone of their franchises for years to come. And while these young prospects’ journeys may start with their name being called on Draft Night, for many that journey will make its way through the AHL.
