October 17, 2025

Episode 25-18: New Season, New Storylines — The Krusher’s NHL Picks & Baseball’s Off-Season Priorities

44 minutes

It’s not just about who’s ready now — it’s about who’s building for what’s next.

This week on Krush Performance, Jeff kicks off the NHL season and breaks down what’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing years in recent memory. From breakout players to defining storylines, the Krusher shares his top NHL picks and the performance factors that could shape the standings.

But hockey fans aren’t the only ones who need to be paying attention — baseball players, coaches, and parents, this episode is for you too.

As rinks fill up and diamonds quiet down, Jeff shifts gears to share his top three performance priorities for the baseball off-season — the time of year where real development happens.

On the Hockey Side

The Krusher’s Top 5 Players to Watch: Emerging stars, comeback stories, and veterans still pushing the edge of performance.

Storylines to Follow:

Can Edmonton finally finish what it started?

Which teams truly understand “recovery as a weapon?”

How off-ice science and training are redefining durability in a long season.

Performance Takeaway: What baseball can learn from how hockey players manage 82 games of chaos and recovery.

On the Baseball Side

As the season ends, the smart teams are just getting started. Jeff lays out the three biggest things baseball players, parents, and coaches need to focus on this off-season:

1. Understanding the Landscape

Here is what we know about the injury trends in the game & here’s why understanding this can be a weapon in your development.

Jeff breaks down MLB’s Report on Pitchers Injuries for you & he tells you why he is so proud of MLB’s latest move – the Very First Amateur Recovery Period & why this could be a game changer not just for baseball but for SPORT in General.

2. Rebuild Before You Reload

Take stock of movement quality, recovery, and nagging issues before jumping into heavy training.

The off-season isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing smarter.

3. Plan the Process

Map out a structured off-season program with clear priorities: strength, mobility, skill development, and rest.

Use this time to set up your in-season readiness.

The Krush Perspective

Whether it’s a puck drop or a training block, the same rules apply:

“Great seasons don’t start on the ice or the diamond — they start with preparation, recovery, and mindset.”

Its all part of the planning process when you are Creating Coachable Players.

Tune In

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