Jack Han joins the show to discuss his time coaching with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, the pros and cons of the AHL as a developmental league, why innovation in the NHL is easier said than done, and how you can use video to help improve player performance. Topics include:
2:30 Making the most of the AHL experience
13:00 Older stars reinventing their game
21:00 Zach Werenski, offensive funnels, and thinking the game
29:00 Key attributes of a good coach
39:00 Trying to win vs. trying not to lose
49:00 Importance of ‘puck touches’
If you’d like to sink your teeth into Jack Han’s Hockey Tactics 2020 book, you can get a copy here. If you enjoyed this episode, then you’ll most certainly love the book too.
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