Tension Mounts for Upcoming Draft

Calgary (CP) As the date quickly approaches for GMs to submit keeper lists on Monday, there is wide speculation to who will be protected, but more importantly who will be available. "I've had a ton of talks with some GMs and I think for the most part there shouldn't be any surprises. But then again, I've been blown away before by some moves in the past so we'll see." said Eye's GM Victor Khoo, who is also the GM of the RHL's Vulcan Mind Melds.

General Dynamics Hockey League (GDHL) commish Mike MacCormack to date has seen 4 different protection lists made available to him with 8 more to go. MacCormack, who is also GM of the Bruins, hasn't ruled out any last minute transactions. "I've been making some calls around the league this morning. But no bites. I have a feeling there won't be much movement from now until the August 20th deadline."

Khoo concurred with MacCormack's comment while adding, "With the all important draft coming up on the 27th of August, GMs are holding tight on their picks. Since this will be the first draft with established keepers, it'll be interesting to see who people concentrate on."

With Sather's Eyes finishing 3rd in GDHL's inaugural season, the Eyes will have the 10th pick. The optimistic GM added "We believe that there will be some high quality players that will be available in the draft for at least the first 4 rounds. I feel extremely comfortable with our protected list and believe that we can make another run at a title. We expect the competition to be much tougher this year with the separation from top to bottom being closer than ever. I think that now some GMs that struggled last season have gotten their feet wet and they'll have a better gameplan to stay competitive."

Expect a ollow report on this subject after the list of protected players have been made available.

Fur Engee (CP)