LAK - Rebuilding to Contend

Last updated Oct 26, 2022 Edit Source

• News post

• Jack Han

Today we introduce a new workshop format to the Hockey Tactics Newsletter, in collaboration with Ryan Lennon, a Brock Sports Management student and former OHL analyst.

• Sean Walker

1. Evaluating LAK’s Strategy

• cap situation
• not quite in uncharted territory
• depth chart
• Making the most of Doughty, Kopitar, and Brown
• Why LAK needs to update its style of play

2. Analyzing RD Sean Walker

• Why Walker is an important player
• how Walker creates offense
• What Walker needs in a partner & a sneaky good trade target

3. Reviewing LAK’s System

• How LAK sets up its OZ forecheck off a dump-in
• Why LAK’s 1-3-1 trap is not very good
• Why active Ds such as Sean Walker are valuable to LAK
• LAK vs ARZ preseason