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Rookie Duties: New Challenges and New Opportunities

Rookie Duties: New Challenges and New Opportunities

If you asked me what I enjoy most about being a hockey agent, I’m not sure I’d be able to narrow it down to just one thing. If you asked me for a list of reasons why I love what I do, at some point... 

Athletes And Agents Need To Learn How To Properly Use Twitter

Athletes And Agents Need To Learn How To Properly Use Twitter

There has been a lot of discussion this week regarding the Kansas City Chiefs releasing their once-upon-a-time star running back, Larry Johnson.  Did they release Johnson because he has not done anything... 

Rookie Duties: Taking the Next Step

Rookie Duties: Taking the Next Step

Last week I finished my entry by briefly introducing you to the annual Bauer International Invite that was held this past weekend in Chicago. If you were able to check out the tournament’s website, you’ve... 

The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

The sport of hockey has not seen a player as marketable as Wayne Gretzky in its history. The National Hockey League has been desperate for the right player(s) to come along and not just make the game more... 

Rookie Duties: Back on Track

Rookie Duties: Back on Track

Well after weeks of coming up just short, I was finally able to get Matt officially signed. After two days of practicing with his new team, I got a text from Matt Wednesday afternoon – “what’s... 

Rookie Duties: Another Bump in the Road

Rookie Duties: Another Bump in the Road

Last Monday my phone rings and it’s the call I’ve been waiting to get…well, sort of. It’s Matt and I’d been anxious and excited to negotiate my first pro contract, which we... 

In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

On August 25, I took a peek at a new NCAA proposal, first introduced to me by Anastasios “Tassos” Kaburakis, Ph.D., Attorney at Law and Assistant Professor of Sport Law and Sport Management/Director... 

Rookie Duties: Waiting is the Hardest Part

Rookie Duties: Waiting is the Hardest Part

Is it just me or is it every week that I leave you with the impression that Matt will have a contract within the next few days?  I’m starting to feel like a Major League closer who just can’t get... 

Rookie Duties: Back on the Horse

Rookie Duties: Back on the Horse

Well, some good news came last week – Matt had his final doctor’s appointment and fortunately he was cleared to play. While the Louisiana camp which Matt was originally signed up for started this past... 

Rookie Duties: Time to Regroup

Rookie Duties: Time to Regroup

So the march continues. As predicted, this past week has been a little stressful. Originally, I was hoping that by now I’d be playing offers from two CHL clubs against each other. Instead, it feels like... 

Rookie Duties: Tryout to Tryout

Rookie Duties: Tryout to Tryout

So after weeks of talking with coaches and GMs throughout the IHL, CHL, and SPHL, we have successfully placed Matt in three separate free agent camps, the first of which began in Texas this past Thursday... 

Rookie Duties: Adjusting My Initial Plans

Rookie Duties: Adjusting My Initial Plans

This is the second post in Scott Deady’s new column: Rookie Duties.  The aim is to provide a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an agent breaking into the industry.  Enjoy this week’s entry. ... 

Rookie Duties: An Introduction

Rookie Duties: An Introduction

Welcome to a new column titled, Rookie Duties.  In this column, Scott Deady will give you a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an agent breaking into the industry. Today there are almost 7 billion people... 

The Cost of Representing Your Country

The Cost of Representing Your Country

Olympic training camps recently began for many hockey-playing nations. However, the chatter surrounding these camps kicked into high-gear a few weeks ago, via Twitter no less. Allan Walsh, a player agent... 

Tebucky Jones Attempts to Recover One Last Fumble

Tebucky Jones Attempts to Recover One Last Fumble

Former Connecticut HS phenom, SU stand-out and Super Bowl Champ, Tebucky Jones, filed suit against a former employer for not providing an accurate medical diagnosis with regards to his career ending injury.... 

The Endless Debate: Major Juniors or NCAA?

The Endless Debate: Major Juniors or NCAA?

Big decisions loom for 16 year old elite hockey players. I’m not talking about the typical issues for teenagers like “what should I wear to the homecoming dance,” “how am I going to pass my driving... 

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (6/5/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (6/5/09)

The MLB Draft begins next Tuesday and will last until Thursday night.  Dynasty has been working around the clock to prepare ourselves for next week.  We will be putting in very long hours!  The rain... 

Your Client and His Brain

Your Client and His Brain

We all know that keeping in touch with our clients is vastly important for many different reasons.  But we can add another reason to that list: uncovering unexpected/unknown injuries.  In April, TSN... 

From a Prison Cell to the Hockey Rink: Mike Danton’s Return

From a Prison Cell to the Hockey Rink: Mike Danton’s Return

Mike Danton’s story has been a topic of discussion several times here at SAB: here, here, here, here and here.  And you can’t talk about Danton without talking about his former coach, turned... 

The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

There has been much concern about the financial conditions of NHL teams the past few months.  Obviously, a struggling economy isn’t good for any sports team.  So how will the depressing economic... 


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