Developing the Modern NHL Prospect, a panel discussion (VIDEO)

Scott Wheeler

Scott Wheeler is a national reporter covering the NHL draft and prospects for The Athletic. His work has also appeared in the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Sun, and the National Post. He's currently writing a book on the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the NHL Draft (out fall 2022).

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Over the last decade, how has the modern NHL player changed?

That’s the first question moderator Scott Wheeler, a national reporter with The Athletic covering the NHL Draft and prospects, posed to his elite panel during the Virtual Hockey Summit.

Three unique answers were given from three unique panelists, namely Chris Abbott, GM of Rogle BK in the SHL, Trevor Georgie, president & GM of the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs, and Pat Malloy, director at the Peak Centre for Human Performance.

The one thing they all agreed on is that the game is changing and so are the many ways that prospects are trained and developed before they ever touch NHL ice.

This video is available exclusively to members of The Coaches Site.

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