As has been the case in the previous three drafts under his regime, Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka is feeling optimistic about where his club stands in the first round of the NHL draft.
However, there are several variables that have many predicting a volatile first round on Friday in Vancouver.
First off, there seem to be relatively high inconsistencies among teams’ respective prospect rankings. A reason for this could be a greater number of polarizing players than in years past, which seems to have fueled a higher volume of trade discussions.