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NHL prospect development in a pandemic: COVID-19 impact on 2021 draft, scouting and pipeline building
“Well the modus operandi is set for you. Last year, [from mid-March on] there was no live scouting,” Yannetti said. “Now you’re going into this year with a similar mindset. Whatever live scouting is available, you go with.” Indeed, adaptability, flexibility and patience might end up being the most important traits for scouts like Yannetti […]
Continue readingNHL Viewers Club: Relive the Flames winning the Stanley Cup in 1989
We’re also exploring the classic games archive, and after taking in Mario Lemieux’s five-goal game against the Rangers, it’s time to dust off Game 6 of the 1989 Stanley Cup Final, pitting the Calgary Flames against the Montreal Canadiens. Watch the game here, and read on for our insights on the broadcast. Emily Kaplan: Quite […]
Continue readingThe best lines of the past 30 years for all 31 NHL teams: Top overall, cult classic and current
It’s created by a coach attempting to mesh three players together into a cohesive unit; it’ll stick around for anywhere from a few periods to a few games; and then it’s either broken up, with the spare parts added to different lines, or it passes the chemistry test, living on for months or perhaps for […]
Continue readingHow to avoid risking players’ health in a restarted NHL season
NHL players are creatures of habit, living a regimented life of training, nutrition, rest and recovery. Their bodies are machines built to withstand an 82-game regular-season grind and whatever postseason action their team earns beyond it. What Gary Roberts fears is that these machines aren’t built for several months of home confinement, off the ice […]
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