E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence
Description: First awarded in 2014-15, the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is presented annually “to the NHL Draft prospect who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.”
History: After many years of coaching and scouting at various levels of hockey, E.J. McGuire joined the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau in 2002 and assumed day-to-day responsibility for the department in 2005. McGuire spearheaded an operation that provided scouting and evaluation of draft-eligible players to NHL Member Clubs. He led a team of eight full-time and 15 part-time scouts throughout North America. Just as he brought innovation to the coaching profession throughout his career, McGuire was responsible for several advancements in the area of scouting during his nine years at the League, including the development of a new scouting technology system that brought the “art” of scouting to a whole new level. He was instrumental in raising both the effectiveness and profile of the League’s annual scouting combine. McGuire lost his short, but courageous, battle with cancer in April 2011.
2019-20 Winner: Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) right wing Zayde Wisdom received the 2019‑20 E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence. The Toronto native ranked second on the Frontenacs in goals (29), assists (30) and points (59) during the 2019‑20 season (62 GP), marking a huge leap in production over his rookie campaign with a 26-goal and 49-point improvement (3‑7—10 in 60 GP in 2018‑19).
2019-20 Zayde Wisdom
2018-19-Brett Leason
2017-18 Humboldt Broncos
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