“I have to admit now, I love the fact that our draft looks different from other leagues. When I first arrived, I asked why we have these tables out on the floor. get it now: the uniqueness of having those tables, these people have worked so hard for a year, travelling around the world, this is their moment. That’s the signature, that makes our draft visually unique.”

-Steve Mayer, NHL Chief Content Officer via Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province who has more on this topic.