Good article from Andy Johnson I thought could use some discussion.
Time to drop college hockey's gentlemen's agreement?
In short he suggests coaches and student athletes should not place much importance on the verbal. Coaches should recruit right up until the student athlete signs a NLI.
Interesting points made. In my opinion committing to young kids is a lot riskier. Wait until they are older and more of a known quantity. Plus the kid will have a better idea of what he is committing to. Almost like shifting from drafting talent to free agency.
Time to drop college hockey's gentlemen's agreement?
In short he suggests coaches and student athletes should not place much importance on the verbal. Coaches should recruit right up until the student athlete signs a NLI.
Interesting points made. In my opinion committing to young kids is a lot riskier. Wait until they are older and more of a known quantity. Plus the kid will have a better idea of what he is committing to. Almost like shifting from drafting talent to free agency.
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