Remember last week how I mentioned that by now I know to expect the unexpected with my work? Well Kuchin must have read my column Monday morning because within just a few hours of it posting on the SAB website, I got a call from Kuch at the rink: “Scott – when do you think […]
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It’s amazing how time seems to fly by these days. It feels like just yesterday I was taking Kuchin to O’Hare International Airport to head back to Moscow for the rest of Spring. Now, all of a sudden this past Saturday I was back at Terminal 5 waiting to pick him up –and nothing screams […]
Well, it finally looks like we’ve got everything squared away with Andrey’s return to the States. I had been getting a little anxious recently because Kuchin was off on vacation with his family until just this past Thursday, which meant he’d need to wait until he returned to Moscow before he could submit his Passport […]
First off, I want to wish all our veterans and active members of the armed services a very happy Memorial Day. We often take the freedoms that we have as Americans for granted, and all those responsible for providing us with the rights that we now have deserve to be thanked for all the sacrifices […]
With just over a month until the 2010 NHL Draft, things around my office are starting to pick back up big time. To be honest, I can’t believe the Draft is only 31 days away. My week began with a Monday afternoon lunch meeting with the coaching staff of the Chicago Steel. They wanted to […]
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Rookie Duties: One Step Closer
Well, with another week in the books, it seems as if we’re continuing to inch closer to some sort of resolution with Andrey’s situation for the 2010-11 season…but we’re still not there yet. After not hearing back from Zhamnov last week, I asked Kuchin to speak with him in person and explain that he needed […]
When you work as an agent, most people have a fairly basic understanding of some of things you do on a day-to-day basis. Recruiting and promoting clients, negotiating deals – all those things that make the headlines. But in reality, those are only a few of the many responsibilities an agent has. One obstacle I’ve […]
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Rookie Duties: Let’s Make a Deal
Regardless of what profession you find yourself working in, life is going to throw you a few curveballs along the way that can make things difficult. When you travel as much as I do, especially by car, losing a vehicle can be a major speed bump – especially when it happens right before a big […]
Every so often the question comes up on SportsAgentBlog.com asking whether or not getting a law degree is really necessary to be an agent. The technical answer is “no” – no professional leagues require that agents have a law degree. Some leagues, like the NFL, call for prospective contract advisors to meet additional requirements if […]
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Rookie Duties: Looking to 2010-11
Well just as one client leaves town, another comes back. This past weekend, Matt returned to Chicago after finishing up his season with the Gems as they failed to qualify for the playoffs. Despite his team’s falling short of their goals, I’d say this season for Matt was nothing short of a success. He was […]