Novotny’s Ronaldo Ritual Shows the Edge Scouts Love

NHL prospect Novotny has a pregame habit that tells you plenty about his mindset before anyone drops a puck. Kissing a Ronaldo jersey is not exactly a standard scouting report item, but it does give a window into a player who clearly feeds off belief and swagger. Teams love prospects who bring personality, as long as the game can back it up when the pace gets heavy. The real question is whether that mentality travels with him when the pressure starts to climb.