The Scouting Meeting is a feature that will run throughout the 2024-25 season, written by Scott Harris, a former director of scouting operations for the Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils and scouting coordinator for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

In his latest piece, he writes about his experiences at the annual NHL Scouting Combine.

During my 17 years in the NHL, with 15 of those directly tied to the draft process, the NHL Scouting Combine always has stood out as a pivotal moment. What began for me as a role centered on information gathering evolved into a deeper involvement, eventually directing draft preparation and decision-making. It was at the combine where that evolution became most visible.

The combine is more than just a fitness test or prospect interview. It's where prepara

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