NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman emphasized the importance of comfort and convenience for teams during the draft, stating, 'Families are going to be there, prospects are going to be there, we're all going to be there.' This shift to decentralized drafts is guided by the growing influence of technology and the need for a more controlled environment for discussions.
Bill Armstrong, general manager of the Utah Hockey Club, highlighted the challenges of the traditional draft floor, saying, 'There's noise at the draft. The telephones don't work extremely well either. I think you can be more productive and accurate when you're in your own room with more information around you.' This underscores the benefits of the new format.
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