In article <[log in to unmask]>,
Mike Machnik <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Neil Goldberg and some others raise some interesting questions about
>the effect that the new NHL draft rules will have on college players.
>
>My opinion is that it will actually prove to be better for those
>players and their teams.
 
I think the key word here is teams.  With the pushback of players to Age
19 for the draft, it will bring more scouts to the games themselves to
prospect the players that every team knows about.
 
For example take Boston College and Marty Reasoner, Jr.  With Marty not
opting in this year, he is sure to bring a few scouts with him to the
BC games.  Not only will this help his fellow Eagle teammates, but he will
also help that evening's opposition.  WHile Marty is a sure fire
late first or early second rounder, some of his teammates who have not been
seriously considered will garner the eyes of the scouts who wish to draft
Marty.
 
While the benefit is not necessarily with the player who is not drafted
going into his freshman season it will be beneficial to the others on his
team who have not been "noticed" yet.
 
 
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