Show notes
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: IntroductionCOACHING:2:55: College Hockey Coaching/RecruitingSCOUTING:4:30: L.A. Kings & Jonathan Quick8:40: Law Career & Tampa Bay Lightning15:07: Analyzing Trajectory of Player20:24: Character Counts22:45: Scouting Reports & Analyzing Players29:30: What Sets Players Apart40:10: NHL Draft Day44:41: Daily Life of an NHL Scout45:47: Researching Player Backgrounds Off-Ice50:00: Scouting Tools54:30: Scouting Stories Let us know what you think on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Neutral_ZoneSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com NEUTRAL ZONE SCOUTING:MENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/WOMENS: https://www.neutralzone.net/womens/
