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Is a hat trick in a losing effort a true accomplishment or a bittersweet footnote? Noah Morneau’s recent performance for the Windsor Spitfires has me thinking. While individual milestones are certainly worth celebrating, does the overall team result ultimately define the value of such achievements? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Is it better to shine individually in defeat, or contribute more modestly to a team victory? This also begs the question – is the increasing emphasis on individual stats in minor hockey overshadowing the importance of team play and ultimately hindering player development? I have a feeling we’ll see a significant shift back towards team-centric evaluation in the coming years. What are your predictions for the future of player evaluation?