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 jhanhky.substack.com

New on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter: The biggest lie you'll get told by NHLers this time of year jhanhky.substack.com/p/best-shape...

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) jhanhky.substack.com

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 jhanhky.substack.com

Recently on jhanhky.substack.com :

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

New Post: What does good off-puck play look like & why Brad Marchand is still a force at age 37 jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

The newest post on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter will be of interest to skills coaches, parents & players who want to get more done this off-season. jhanhky.substack.com/p/stop-wasti...

EDM-FLA Game 1 review, plus a discussion on a fundamental difference between the teams' tactics jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: Carolina's grasping at straws in an effort to extend the series. Here's one of their only bright spots, tactically speaking. jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

Money-saving tips for hockey parents: If you needs an off-ice shooting pad, don't spend $100+ on a hockey specific one, many of which are too thin & light. Instead use 1/4in thick plywood for less $. (Melamine slides even better if you have a perfectly flat surface)

On the newsletter: Are you or the players you coach "slow learners?" This may be why - jhanhky.substack.com/p/timing-shape

New Post: Two tactical details that can make all the difference in the Dallas-Edmonton series - jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New PDOcast with @jhanhky.bsky.social: •Conference Finals preview! •EDM vs. DAL - Way Oilers generate looks vs. how Oettinger is playing, Rantanen vs. Draisaitl, and McDavid vs. Miro •CAR vs. FLA - Canes offensive changes, FLA forecheck vs. CAR D, and odd man rush opportunities bit.ly/43DNU6H

New Post: Rush offense of any kind is tough to come by in the playoffs. Here's one shockingly simple way to create it. jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: I'll have to see more of Alexander Nikishin before proclaiming greatness, but here's two things he does that I find *interesting* at the very least. jhanhky.substack.com/p/alexander-...

For paid members of the Hockey Tactics Newsletter: a two-part series on why you should copy Mikael Granlund's shot, but not Morgan Rielly's jhanhky.substack.com/p/shoot-bett...

Tried to answer the question, “What is hockey sense, anyway?” through the lens of Jackson Blake. It took 5,500 words. You don’t need it to play in the NHL if you’re 6-4 and hit like a runaway dump truck. But Blake wouldn’t be here without it. www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-c...

New Post: Two tactical elements that allowed Winnipeg to take over the game against Dallas jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

Why does Mikko Rantanen run hot & cold? Watch his past 11 points & learn something important about how elite NHLers score: jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

How did Carolina get on the board last night vs. Washington? The 1-1 goal came off a forecheck play, but it started with roster construction. Read: jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: How can the Edmonton neutralize Vegas' devastating powerplay? Maybe they could give Jack Eichel *more* space. Why it's not as crazy as it sounds: jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: Two tactical battles to look for in tonight's Florida-Toronto game jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: - Arguing online about the Rantanen trade - How DAL96 exploited a RVH alternative on the 2-2 goal last night (feat. @seanshapiro & @KevinisInGoal) jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: NFL & College football nerds would enjoy how the Florida Panthers broke down the Tampa Lightning's game plan. jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: The New Jersey Devils are out, but their last goal of the season makes for a fantastic teaching clip. jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: How frustrating it must be for the Colorado Avalanche. Here's why the Dallas Stars are a game away from moving on: jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: What does it mean to score "playoff-style goals" + how STL and EDM did that last night jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: Ryan Leonard has been a revelation in his first NHL playoffs. Here's what you can learn from him: jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Post: Zeev Buium is a problem for Vegas on the powerplay. He's also been a problem for Minnesota at 5v5. Read More jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

How Washington created a breakaway seemingly out of thin air against Montreal last night jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

LAK's powerplay was "meh" most of the regular season but a real weapon in Game 1. Here's what they're doing differently: jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New Playoff Playbook article: Something Vegas does in DZ Coverage that creates scoring chances for both teams jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

The Winnipeg Jets showed two new PP set plays in Game 1. The first one is logical. The second one I've never seen at the NHL level. Both are awesome. Read: jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

Playoff Preview: What the Winnipeg Jets need to watch out for against the improved St. Louis Blues. jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

New PDOcast with @jhanhky.bsky.social + @jfreshhockey.bsky.social: It's become an annual tradition for the playoffs. Broke down every Round 1 matchup. Looked at key matchups, strengths vs weaknesses, X-factors, what to watch for Part 1 - The West: bit.ly/4ixUFvi Part 2 - The East: bit.ly/3EtRI0z

Playoff Preview: Toronto vs Ottawa 5v5 will be a slog. The outcome will depend on TOR PP vs OTT PK, plus who gets better goaltending. jhanhky.substack.com/p/playoff-pl...

This week on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter: - Why Dallas' 5v5 metrics are down - A new benchmark for Demidov - Washington's PP entry trick play jhanhky.substack.com

I've held off on writing about Ivan Demidov. Until now: - An NHL comparable you probably haven't heard before - What I expect from Demidov this season jhanhky.substack.com/p/waiting-fo...

A few ways you can shoot onetimers more like Ovechkin: 1) He adjusts to the pass with his feet to catch the puck in his strike zone 2) He takes a full swing for power, but swings at 80-90% speed for command 3) He shoots with intent to score instead of just getting it on net

This week on the Hockey Tactics Newsletter - What 30 yrs in hockey taught me about avoiding injuries - Why certain kids stop getting better - How to play give-and-go off the rush jhanhky.substack.com