Nick Bowins is joined by Chris Lamoriello to share his extensive experience in hockey scouting, player development, and team management, offering valuable insights for aspiring hockey professionals and fans alike.Chris Lamoriello has spent nearly three decades building a career in NHL front offices; starting as a scout with the New Jersey Devils in 1996, running the AHL's Albany Devils for 14 years, and now serving as Assistant General Manager of the New York Islanders, where he's held roles from Director of Player Personnel to GM of the Bridgeport Islanders. We talk about what it actually takes to break into scouting, how player evaluation has changed over his career, and what he's learned managing rosters at both the NHL and AHL level. If you're trying to break into hockey operations, scouting, or management, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.🏒 In this episode:- How Chris got his start in scouting and what the job actually looks like day to day- The difference between scouting, AHL management, and NHL front office work- What he looks for when evaluating young talent and building a roster

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