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Originally Posted by New Era
So he's one of these guys.
He's just another guy who has no hockey experience to speak of but publishes a blog where he re-hashes the information freely available. Just another guy who builds the idea that there is a consensus out there on players when none really exists. I would much prefer if these guys prefaced their articles by saying what their experience is in the game of hockey, what level they played to, or even if they can skate. I think it is important to have been through the development grinder to really understand it, and have played the game to understand just how hard it is to get to a certain level, and just how much work goes into getting to the next. Talent isn't the greatest measure of NHL players. They are all great talents. What differentiates them is their character and desire. These bloggers don't get that and will never get that because you can't measure those qualities with statistics or advanced statistics. |
Well, no, he isn't.
Pronman exhaustively scouts many of the players he writes about. He also talks with numerous NHL scouts behind the scenes to get their qualitative take on each organization's kids as well as draft eligible prospects in general. He has extensive notes on a ton of players as a result. He puts a lot of work and research into his material year round.