TPS in Studio: Scouts

Continuing the series on The Pipeline Show this summer, I was excited to welcome three NHL amateur scouts in studio with me for Saturday's show. We spent a full hour talking about the ins and outs of how they do what they do; find the future stars of the game. 

Two NHL teams were represented, one from each conference, as well as NHL Central Scouting. 

NHL Central Scouting 2012 Mid-Term Rankings

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It's one of those banner days during the NHL draft season for players, scouts, media and fans alike; the NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings have been released. As always, the list will get picked apart by folks who have differing opinions but as the late great E.J. McGuire said at least once during every appearance he made on The Pipeline Show - "We're a recommending body to the NHL, our list is meant as a recommending list to the NHL team scouts".

That said, the Central Scouting list is a good barometer for many. The links and some thoughts follow...

ISS & Central Scouting Release 2012 Rankings

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The evolution of the Class of 2012 continues to take shape this week as both International Scouting Services and NHL Central Scouting have released their updated rankings. ISS head scout Ross MacLean will be back on The Pipeline Show this Saturday for our regular bi-weekly "ISS Draft Countdown" segment and you can be sure we'll be discussing their new #1 ranked player.

Marr the Man for Central Scouting

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TPS has learned that Dan Marr will be named the Director of NHL Central Scouting. Marr was the head scout and director of player development with the Atlanta Trashers before they became the Winnipeg Jets. He was among the house cleaning that included Don Waddell, Craig Ramsay and Rick Dudley. Marr had been with the organization since they joined the NHL. in 1999.