The nice thing about the late draft and start to free agency that summer isn't going drag out as long as it normally would (from a hockey perspective anyway) as there may not be such a long wait between those key events and things like development and rookie camps, and heck, even main camp. It is going to come a lot more quickly than usual. Can't wait.
I do love the games and season, and the playoffs, especially when the Flames make the playoffs, but honestly, the draft and the start of free agency tend to be some of my favorite parts of the calendar, particularly from where I sit in my comfortable amateur GM chair.
Should be a fascinating couple of weeks, followed closely by the build-up to the season. Hopefully, anyway, pending COVID and border-related restrictions.
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