With the 2010 NHL Entry Draft quickly approaching, most teams, media outlets, and hockey fans have their attention focused on who will be the #1 overall selection in Los Angeles this June. Sure, trying to figure out whether Taylor Hall, Cam Fowler, or Tyler Seguin will be the first name called presents an interesting debate. […]
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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 […]
For anybody not familiar with hockey players, I’m telling you that you’ll never find a closer group of guys. Your teammates are your family and the bond you share with them is truly something that people rarely, if ever, find. This week just seemed to be one of those that proved my point to the […]
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Ovechkin vs. Crosby: A Hot Rivalry
In the 1980s, it was Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy. In the 1990s, it was Scott Stevens and Eric Lindros. In the 2000s, the most heated rivalry easily belongs to Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. Their battle is possibly the most competitive one in the history of the NHL because they are so close in age and talent. Since coming into […]
Well, just as every season has a beginning, every season must eventually come to an end. Some fortunate players get to participate in post-season action, but many do not. Unfortunately for the Chicago Steel, this season fell into the latter group. But while the 2009-10 season for the Steel might not have ended up the […]
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Rookie Duties: Crunch Time
With only a few weeks remaining in most leagues’ regular seasons, the opportunities for players to get noticed are dwindling by the day. When your team isn’t in the playoff picture, as is the case with the Chicago Steel, performing well each time you lace up the skates becomes even more crucial. And the same […]
When I left you last week, I was expecting a busy week in preparation for the arrival of Team USA’s U18 squad in Chicago this past Friday. Monday morning and afternoon was spent primarily on my computer. Over the previous couple of days, I had met a number of scouts at the Steel games and […]