Chris Pryor
A pro scout on NHL players at the Olympics
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By Chris Pryor
With the 2014 Olympics right around the corner and the NHL sending its premier players to represent their respective countries, the question has come up again, is this the best option? What does the fan truly want to see?
A pro scout on big vs. small players
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By Chris Pryor
Let’s Play Hockey Columnist
Do colleges prefer the bigger player over the smaller player or visa versa?
Do I need an agent or family advisor?
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By Chris Pryor
Let’s Play Hockey Columnist
This is a question that probably will put me in unfavorable territory with some agents/advisors. I do believe at a certain point in time in one’s career the need for an advisor becomes apparent. However, when a player is 14, 15 years old, to have a person represent you becomes questionable for me.
I’m not sure what decision can’t be handled by a parent , coach or friend at that age that an agent needs to be involved. There are many quality individuals in Minnesota that do a good job of handling this area of expertise and I’m not proposing that they do not serve a purpose, BUT at what point in time?
A pro scout on Olympic vs. regulation ice
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By Chris Pryor
Let’s Play Hockey Columnist
The question has come up regarding the use of Olympic size ice vs. NHL regulation that is standard in most rinks. For those who are unfamiliar with the size of each, the Olympic sheet is approximately 200 x 100 (2,700 sq. ft. larger), whereas the standard ice surface is 200 x 85. Those 15 feet might not seem like much but it can have quite an impact on the game itself.
A pro scout on officiating
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From the bench-clearing brawls of the 1970s to the high speed game of today, the rules of hockey have changed dramatically, and for obvious reasons so has the job of officiating. If you are watching the NHL today, you will notice that the rules at that level sometimes don’t hold true at levels below that.
If you were to venture into a rink and watch a local high school game after watching the Wild the night before, you might be distraught at the number of “non calls” you see. This is in no way disrespecting the men and women who officiate hockey games. It might be one of the toughest jobs in the game and I give them the utmost respect.
