The “Big” Piece of the Puzzle
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A discussion with scout Yannick St-Pierre earlier today raises a point that merits more detailed explanations: NHL teams are notoriously poor at identifying and evaluating defensive play in draft-eligible prospects.
When I joined the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Player Development department three years ago, I was tasked with tracki…
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