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'
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Episode 369: Watch(ed) The Games

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 Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason.

(0:00) Lightning vs. Panthers
(15:40) Hurricanes vs. Islanders
(27:30) Leafs vs. Bruins
(42:00) Rangers vs. Capitals
(51:30) Edmonton Oilers
(56:50) Los Angeles Kings

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 2

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason.

(2:30) Avalanche vs. Jets
(25:05) Canucks vs. Predators
(37:35) Dallas Stars
(43:55) Vegas Golden Knights

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 1

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the jump Alexis Lafrenière made this season, why his first couple of years in the NHL were so challenging, and how playing with Artemi Panarin has stylistically changed the way they both play to great effect.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Alexis Lafrenière’s Improvement, and the Importance of Environment

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about how the final playoff spots in the East were decided. Then they put a bow on the regular season by highlighting the most impactful individual performances with their All-NHL teams. 

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

End of Regular Season, and All-NHL Teams

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the most actionable pieces of NHL news from over the weekend. They break down the latest in the Eastern Conference wild card race, David Carle's coaching prospects after the job he did guiding Denver University to the NCAA title, and the impact of the Coyotes leaving Arizona from both a human and business perspective.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Episode 369: Watch(ed) The Games

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