Draft Prospects Face The Wingate Test - And The Real Battle Begins

NHL draft hopefuls are finding out that the Wingate test is less about looking good and more about surviving long enough to keep your lunch down. The drill has become one of those pre-draft gauntlets that separates the polished interviews from the guys whose legs start bargaining for mercy. Scouts and team staff love these little torture tests because they expose who can handle pain, pace, and pressure when the spotlight is already hot.