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Zeev Buium and his University of Denver teammates have a showdown with expected No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini and Boston University at the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NHL Draft is often a good time to chat with the head coach of a team. During the season, the coach is an NHL club’s metronome: the schedule-maker, the primary organizational spokesperson, the day-to-day heartbeat of the club. There’s a lot going on and it’s a high-pressure job. At the draft, however, a coach can get a little bit bored. In contrast with the churn of the regular season, at the draft, a coach’s presence is effectively...