Kekalainen Leaves Blues on High Note
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The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Jarmo Kekalainen appeared in the June 25 issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
By Jeremy Rutherford
LOS ANGELES -- In 2006, when the Blues staggered to the bottom of the NHL standings, Jarmo Kekalainen was starring at a massive challenge as the team's director of amateur scouting.
A new collective-bargaining agreement was in place, putting more emphasis on the draft, and the Blues were about to arm him with a slew of picks. The only advice from the club: Don't mess up.
"One big-time hockey guy told me that the hardest job in hockey is being an enforcer and the second hardest job is an amateur scout," Kekalainen said.
Complete article can be accessed via the Post-Dispatch Web site by clicking here.
