DALLAS — It's always a point of pride for Manitobans — watching one of their own walk up to the podium as the latest NHL draft pick.
Folks didn't have to wait long to see it happen last year as Winnipeg's Nolan Patrick was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Flyers. But this year's draft, which begins tonight here in the Lone Star State, is going to require a bit more patience.
Not only is it a mystery as to when the first local selection will occur, but also whose name will be called.
There's a good chance it's going to be either Winnipeg defenceman Jett Woo or Brandon forward Calen Addison, who were ranked 28th and 30th overall among North American skaters in the final Central Scouting rankings released in April.