In the early 70s, the NHL decided to hold their drafts in secret to prevent the rival World Hockey Association from knowing which players their teams wanted. This led to the drafting of the first Japanese player in NHL history… sort of.
In the early 70s, the NHL decided to hold their drafts in secret to prevent the rival World Hockey Association from knowing which players their teams wanted. This led to the drafting of the first Japanese player in NHL history… sort of.