Interview with James Boyd -- General Manager for the OHL's Ottawa 67s.
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with James Boyd, the General Manager for the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67s. Learn about how James' hockey career and his transition from playing in the OHL & CIS, to coaching and ultimately becoming a General Manager.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
0:00: Introduction & Playing Career
4:25: Coaching: Belleville Bulls (OHL), SMC (CIS) & Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
13:30: Becoming the GM of the OHL's Ottawa 67's
16:04: GM Duties with Hockey Canada
25:39: Drafting in the OHL
31:20: Scouting
45:30: Trading & Hockey Operations
52:00: Drafting Goalies
54:00: Player Development
58:06: Import Draft Focus
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