One thing I'd like to see is the contract extension date moved from July 1 to after the SCF/before the draft. I think the Gaudreau and Tkachuk events last summer put the entire NHL (or at least, smaller markets) on notice to be more pro-active in their asset management. Teams can re-sign their players, trade guys for picks, negotiate better returns by facilitating sign-and-trades before or at the draft, and it gives teams a bit more room to maneuver on free agent day.
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