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Jan 22 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
Here's a thread on why I think the Winnipeg Jets are the best defensive team in hockey at the moment:
Here's WPG's 5v5 shot against heatmap via @HockeyViz.
Lots of blue = low shot volume against
Blue near the slot/net area = not giving up too many quality chances
Jets are getting the best of both worlds right now.
Jul 1, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Thread:
Breaking down UFA winger Daniel Sprong's goal-scoring
First let's go back in time. Sprong was a high-scoring 2nd round pick out of the QMJHL who profiled pretty well. A comparable from a few years ago: Brandon Pirri (a snipe had a 1-season scoring surge with FLA).
(viz @ByronMBader)
Sep 13, 2022 • 20 tweets • 6 min read
MTL Rookie Camp, Day 2.
Follow this thread for explanations on their on-ice sessions.
9:00 AM Rookie Skate
Adam Nicholas & Scott Pellerin on ice with 2022 draftees.
Sep 10, 2022 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
A short thread on the #usopen women's final, and why I think Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek are good for tennis (as well as excellent players):
About a decade ago, I was fortunate to get full access to a WTA tournament thanks to a friend who plays on the tour.
Back then, top WTA players very much kept to themselves. The Serenas, Sharapovas & Azarenkas praticed with male hitting partners and basically never spoke.
May 19, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
In search of new ideas for hockey skills development, I've been reading some martial arts books.
Somewhere in here is a hint of why Connor Bedard will make a lot of people rethink how to shoot the puck.
Shooting is footwork, like how tennis, boxing and dancing are footwork.
May 17, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
A tip for players working on their slip passes and cutbacks this offseason:
You won't be able to translate skills from isolated drills to 5v5 games unless you *invite the defender in*. And in order to invite people in without getting jammed up, you'll need to shoulder-check.
A related read if you're a paid subscriber to my newsletter (free trials available): jhanhky.substack.com/p/hockeys-most…
Sep 20, 2021 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Thread: How to ruin a player like Sami Niku (offensive-minded D who skates well but isn't strong physically)
1) Player puts up points on the PP and creates advantages (via ctrl exits and entries at 5v5).
Ignore those positives and focus on the idea of being "harder" in the DZ as a means to graduate to NHL
Jul 19, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Jonathan's expansion targets are somewhat different than mine. I see the logic in all of his picks, but let's discuss differences:
I loved Jason Zucker's two-way until recently, but it seems like age and injury have caught up with him. I'm not sure if he'd be a top-six F going forward.
Jul 18, 2021 • 32 tweets • 5 min read
Who I'd look into from each team's unprotected list, a thread:
(Not a mock draft and my opinions only)
ANA: Alexander Volkov
23YO LW. Good speed. Can attack off the rush and extend plays down low. Really good AHL player for TBL who could pop with more NHL icetime.
9:00 AM Rookie Skate
