For those who aren’t familiar with the Leafs’ new prospect, how would you describe Adam Brooks as a player and a person?
John Paddock: [He’s] a high character guy who has worked extremely hard to get where he’s at. He’s probably classified a little bit on the smaller side; he’s probably 175 pounds, and 5’11 or 5’10. But [he’s] a very skilled, very smart player, and very creative on the ice.
Playing style wise – as someone who has coached in a lot of leagues for a long time — does he remind you of anyone you’ve coached in the past?