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* C. Parent-Harvey

Thank you for taking the time to share your questions.

Regarding the height and weight of players, the data for height and weight were obtained for the season itself. We used this data for 2 reasons: (1) the players are in the NHL because of their current fitness and physical attributes, not the attributes they were drafted with, and (2) this information was most readily available and verified.

Regarding other jurisdictions, although this information is not readily available, other jurisdictions probably do not have the same narrow and restrictive draft conditions that cause an RAE. We discuss in the article why the RAE happens in some sports and not others worldwide. Pavel Datsuk has stated publicly that if he had been in the Canadian system as a youth he would never have been drafted. That would have been a real loss!

Thank you for your questions. I hope this response answers your concerns.