Hounds, Wild, 21st, VHLM draft night

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Draft night is always a memorable time for players and is a huge stepping stone for their career. More importantly for a struggling franchise, it is a way to strengthen their team without chasing around free-agents. Yet this year for the VHLM, we saw all three of the bottom teams unable to participate in both the first and second rounds of the draft. We have both the Hounds, and Wild having their first few picks in the thirds round, using them to select a solid pool of prospects. They are hopeful that in the following years that their picks will develop into solid players that can help them contend. Yet despite this, we then have Halifax, whose first pick was in the 5th round. All of their picks this season were considered "development pieces," but it brings up the major question of can these prospects consistently improve day in and day out. For next season they most likely will have a minimal impact, but only time can tell how this draft and picks might pan out for these 3 franchises.