Why don't more NHL teams follow the Avalanche and Golden Knights' win-right-now model?
DENVER — It’s entirely possible that the 30th, 31st or 32nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft becomes a really good NHL player. Mavrik Bourque was the No. 30 pick in 2020, and he’s a key depth scorer for the Dallas Stars. Joe Veleno was No. 30 in 2018, and he’s …