Sparks Betting On Miles, Not Hype, In NHL Draft Hunt

Sparks has taken the long road in every sense, and that kind of grind is exactly what has him on the draft radar. The travel has been extensive, the schedule relentless, and the kind of path that tells scouts a player has already learned how to handle inconvenience. NHL teams love prospects who have had to adjust on the fly, because that usually means fewer surprises when the games get heavier. Now the only question is whether all those miles finally turn into a call on draft day.