from Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic,
Over the years, there have been Hall of Famers elected from many walks of hockey life – pro, amateur, male and female.
But one category where they’re still looking for their first inductee is from the world of scouting.
And that’s a curious turn of events because most NHL teams employ a dozen or more full-time scouts and many more in a part-time or regional capacity. Let’s conservatively estimate that upwards of 500 people beat the bushes for player talent on behalf of NHL teams in any given year – understandable given prospects coming through the developmental pipeline are the lifeblood of any NHL organization.