Making his Mark
The following article featuring former St. Lawrence standout Rich Peverley appeared June 9 on the U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) Web site.
By Senior Writer
BOSTON — Assessing talent in sports is as much of an art as it as a challenge.
For years, E.J. Maguire, who passed away earlier this NHL postseason after a battle with cancer, handicapped how great players would be before they were selected in the NHL entry draft. As we approach late June, there’s no doubt he’ll be missed by the hockey brethren when they gather in St. Paul, Minn., for the 2011 selections.
That said, this year’s Stanley Cup Final offers a situation that would have made Maguire salivate. The Boston Bruins had to figure out which player would best replace Nathan Horton, out with a concussion after an Aaron Rome hit in Game 3.
Complete article can be accessed via the USCHO Web site by clicking here.
