Interview with Brian Putnam -- Amateur Scout for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Brian Putnam, an Amateur Scout for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. Learn about how Brian became an NHL scout, drafting Jonathan Quick, winning Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lighting, and what he looks for in amateur hockey players.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
0:00: Introduction
COACHING:
2:55: College Hockey Coaching/Recruiting
SCOUTING:
4:30: L.A. Kings & Jonathan Quick
8:40: Law Career & Tampa Bay Lightning
15:07: Analyzing Trajectory of Player
20:24: Character Counts
22:45: Scouting Reports & Analyzing Players
29:30: What Sets Players Apart
40:10: NHL Draft Day
44:41: Daily Life of an NHL Scout
45:47: Researching Player Backgrounds Off-Ice
50:00: Scouting Tools
54:30: Scouting Stories
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