New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
Some parents got angry when I asked "do you actually enjoy being a hockey parent?", but acknowledging the problem can change everything for the better
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CAN-USA Olympic final preview:
OZ faceoff set plays & entry patterns off the rush
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New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
- Why going 1v3 works in high-leverage moments (CAN vs CZE)
- A Netflix documentary you should check out
- A 3-part series on defensive theory
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New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
I had a few minutes to talk to Dan Boyle, who I grew up watching on TV.
What we talked about also explains why certain D prospects overachieve while others bust.
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New on jhanhky.substack.com
Useful info for casual fans & industry pros alike
- The most underrated way to stay healthy as a player
- How to watch hockey like a (good) scout
Remember how FLA played before Maurice? They needed to go through that, like MTL needs to go through this.
New post on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
The solution to "(region X) is not producing enough NHLers" starts at home.
Here's a low-cost way that parents can help their kids get on a path toward high-end skills: jhanhky.substack.com/p/the-best-t...
New Post:
There's won't be another player quite like Nikita Kucherov. But Ivan Demidov can get into the same conversation by putting his own twist on what makes TBL86 so deadly on the powerplay.
jhanhky.substack.com/p/demidov-vs...
Rare goalie content on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
Many are loving Jesper Wallstedt's puck stopping.
But I'm just as impressed with his puck *playing*
jhanhky.substack.com/p/how-to-pla...
From early this morning: a case study for the ecological dymanics approach in NHL player development.
Not a lot of jargon, a couple of short clips; a short read
jhanhky.substack.com/p/slafkovsky...
Just looked at Natural Stat Trick today:
VAN allows 3.12 xGA/60 (5v5, worst in NHL)
TOR allows 3.29 GA/60 (5v5, worst)
COL allows 3.45 GA/60 (4v5, best)
What the fuck.
(Also I just wrote about the "what" here: jhanhky.substack.com/p/the-proble...)
New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
How the landscape changes between low- and high-level hockey & why you'll need to work hard away from the puck to remain effective on offense
(intro below, full-length breakdown for paid subscribers)
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New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
- Ivan Demidov's star quality
- How to troubleshoot an ineffective offense
- NHL powerplay trends (MTL, PIT, VGK)
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New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
- Risk & reward of setting offensive picks
- Patrik Laine's underrated attribute
- A short story on how to be stronger mentally
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This week on jhanhky.substack.com:
- Why Demidov is going to be a problem for opposing PKs
- How to deliver the right amount of information to your players, so that they play better
- How to score in traffic
- A way to be your own coach
Recently on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
- How young players can learn to coach themselves
- The most important thing you can learn from Lane Hutson
- Setting realistic expectations for one of the Calder Trophy favorites
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New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
The biggest lie you'll get told by NHLers this time of year
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From earlier this week on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
- How to coach your wingers on the breakout ($)
- What I learned from working multiple NHL training camps (free)
- Advice from a WHL coach on how to make it to the next level (free)
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New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
- What it takes to succeed in the WHL
- How elite NHL Ds move together
- Podcast recommendation for hockey parents
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New Post:
Long before Dakota Joshua was a late-blooming scorer for Vancouver, he was a Toronto Maple Leafs prospect (2014 5th rd).
Here's what I liked in his game back then & where he fits now:
jhanhky.substack.com/p/what-to-ex...
New post: How Zach Bolduc fits inside the Montreal Canadiens' offense jhanhky.substack.com/p/zach-boldu...
New post:
Advice for aspiring NHLers who *weren't* selected in the 2025 draft jhanhky.substack.com/p/undrafted-...
New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
Why Mitch Marner will quickly endear himself to Vegas teammates, coaches & fans
jhanhky.substack.com/p/how-marner...
New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
A short post on a variety of topics
1) how to pick a personal trainer
2) why coaches should be concerned about losing their jobs to AI
3) but why the best ones are irreplaceable by tech
An off-season project I'm working on.
Will result in a multi-part video course that will be an affordable resource for coaches of all levels.
Stay tuned for more details...
New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter:
The most important skating attribute for NHLers & how prospects can improve in that aspect
(for paid subscribers only)
jhanhky.substack.com/p/improve-yo...
Florida wins the Cup, again.
What should other NHL teams take away from their "model?"
jhanhky.substack.com/p/lessons-fr...
Game 4 overtime breakdown on jhanhky.substack.com:
How fatigue almost doomed the Oilers + 2 great plays by Podkolzin to set up the game-winner
