Darryl Belfry joins the show to discuss his experiences working with the best players in the NHL, how stars use the offseason to work on their game and acquire new skills, and all of the different things that go into skills training at the highest level. Topics include:
 
2:00 Process of adding tools during the offseason
8:00 Crosby's endless pursuit of getting better
14:00 How MacKinnon fixed his shooting %
22:00 Different components that go into shooting the puck
32:00 Incorporating skills training into game situations
42:00 Performance indicators that'll translate to next level
53:00 Playing fast vs. skating fast, and the perception of speed
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Episode 371: Game of Skill

A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to break down what we saw over the weekend in the Bruins vs. Leafs and Oilers vs. Kings matchups, and how they've highlighted the differences in creating offense in the playoffs compared to the regular season.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Lack of Offense, and Personnel vs. Game Plan Issues

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the first three games of Canucks vs. Predators, the game scripts we're seeing so far and how they've been by design, and adjustments moving forward that could make a big difference in such a tight series.

The First Three Games of Canucks vs. Predators

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to break down how the Panthers have dominated the Lightning despite what the scores in each game have suggested, and the little edges in the Bruins vs. Leafs series that have resulted in the only close Eastern Conference round 1 matchup.

Florida Dominating Tampa Bay, and the Little Edges Between Bruins and Leafs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down the first two games of the Avalanche vs. Jets series, while taking a league wide view at the impact of forcing your opposition to change the way they play and strategies that seem to be especially effective in the postseason.

Avalanche vs. Jets Through Two Games, and Playing Styles in the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down last night's Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the series opener, including the things that Vegas did well, the questions that remain, and what Dallas can do to adjust offensively. Then they cover the rest of the biggest talking points from Monday night's games, including Auston Matthews' monster performance, the Bruins alternating goalies, Carolina's comeback, and the Oilers ripping the Kings apart.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Episode 371: Game of Skill

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