There’s nothing like seeing the captain of the winning team take the Stanley Cup from commissioner Gary Bettman and raise it to the heavens. In 2001, captain Joe Sakic didn’t lift the Cup, but handed it to 22-year veteran defenceman Ray Bourque. It’s not a straight line from the top of the draft to the Stanley Cup. Sometime between the handing over of the Stanley Cup and the coronation of Bedard as the first overall pick, Bettman is expected to deal with some heavy issues. But maybe Treliving wants Lucic’s toughness.

Source: thestar June 13, 2023 13:02 UTC