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Why are certain NHLers good or bad at defense? I dive deeper with a new study.

The three ways to do it & why one is best

Something obvious that no one’s ever told you

Why you shouldn't use NHL flow drills

The differences between junior, college and pro-caliber defending

An interlude

CAR26 Sean Walker transition play (2026 Playoff Playbook Part 22)

From the French Open to the Eastern Conference Finals

MTL & VGK DZ BO to Rush (2026 Playoff Playbook Part 16)

The mental process that powers a 50-goal scorer

BUF NZ and DZ transition offense (2026 Playoff Playbook Part 10)

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Evaluating goals against in context (2026 Playoff Playbook Part 9)

OZP tactics vs. overload DZC (2026 Playoff Playbook Part 4)

2026 Playoff Playbook (3): How in-tight scoring is done in the NHL

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2026 Playoff Playbook (1): MIN vs. DAL G1

Non-negotiables for a modern defenseman, revisited

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The other side of offense creation

Ever wondered what tactics your favorite NHL team employs?Wonder no more with simple-to-understand diagrams and concise explanations offered by a professional coach: Learn about Xs & Os visually, ...

Help your kid, prioritize yourself

Olympic final tactical preview

Learn the hidden patterns of our sport from a professional coach. Click to read Hockey Tactics Newsletter, by Jack Han, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Play "catch" with your kid & help them improve

The chasm between "very good" and "all-time great" is in the feet

2025-26 NHL trends: Minnesota #30 Jesper Wallstedt puck play

Demystifying ecological dynamics

2025-26 NHL trends: Toronto & Vancouver OZ/NZ forecheck

A few things worth knowing from someone who's done it

Learn the hidden patterns of our sport from a professional coach. Click to read Hockey Tactics Newsletter, by Jack Han, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Learn the hidden patterns of our sport from a professional coach. Click to read Hockey Tactics Newsletter, by Jack Han, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Learn the hidden patterns of our sport from a professional coach. Click to read Hockey Tactics Newsletter, by Jack Han, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Behind the biggest early-season platitude

The big-bodied winger comes home again. Here's what I saw in 2017 and still see today.