There are two words that make every hockey executive go weak at the knees. And no, I’m not talking about the words “Stanley Cup” (those words only make people want to jump into fountains). The two words I’m talking about are “big” and “skilled”.
While much has changed in the way players are evaluated (smaller players are now getting to see the light of day in the NHL), players with size and skill are still treasured above all else. Which brings us to today’s specimen of interest Evan Bouchard.
The guy looked like a man amongst boys (seriously, If I was a bouncer at a bar I wouldn’t bother ID’ing him because he looks like he is 30) playing in the OHL this year.