Difficult decisions during stretch run before Stanley Cup Playoffs
Housley stresses importance of getting players' input when considering late-season plans
by Phil Housley / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Phil Housley and Mark Recchi will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Housley, a Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Buffalo Sabres and was an assistant with the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, discusses how coaches approach the final weeks of the regular season leading up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bruins stay true to identity with acquisitions before NHL Trade Deadline
Recchi says Bertuzzi, Hathaway, Orlov fit Boston mold as 'hard, character players'
by Mark Recchi / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Mark Recchi and Phil Housley will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Recchi, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Fame player who has been an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils, writes about the teams he feels made the biggest gains prior to the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline on March 3.
Helping players acquired before NHL Trade Deadline fit in
Housley says defining on-ice roles, assisting in family adjustments key
by Phil Housley / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Phil Housley and Mark Recchi will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Housley, a Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Buffalo Sabres and was an assistant with the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, discusses how coaches help a new player fit in after he's been acquired before the NHL Trade Deadline.
Hurricanes' forecheck key part of their identity, success
Recchi says Carolina pressure creates turnovers, limits odd-man rushes
by Mark Recchi / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Mark Recchi and Phil Housley will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Recchi, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Fame player who has been an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils, writes about the Carolina Hurricanes' forecheck pressure, how they do it and why it's so effective.
All-Star break time to reset for players, coaches, GMs
Housley says each team's approach depends on place in NHL standings
by Phil Housley / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Phil Housley and Mark Recchi will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Housley, a Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Buffalo Sabres and was an assistant with the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, discusses how coaches approach the break for the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend.
Tocchet facing big challenges as Canucks coach
Recchi says former teammate 'knows what he's getting into'
by Mark Recchi / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Mark Recchi and Phil Housley will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Recchi, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame player who has been an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils, writes about Rick Tocchet, who was named Vancouver Canucks coach Sunday.
Coaches stress goal differential, 5-on-5 scoring as keys to NHL success
Housley discusses why most teams in playoff position thrive in 2 important areas
by Phil Housley / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Phil Housley and Mark Recchi will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Housley, a Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Buffalo Sabres and was an assistant with the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, discusses the importance of goal differential and creating 5-on-5 scoring.
Bruins present difficult challenge due to structure, special teams
Recchi says limiting chances on power play, penalty kill key when playing Boston
by Mark Recchi / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Mark Recchi and Phil Housley will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Recchi, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Fame player who has been an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils, writes as if he were a coach doing the pre-scout on the Boston Bruins, the top team in the NHL with a 29-4-4 record.
Ovechkin remains riddle for coaches to defend after 18 seasons
Housley says Capitals forward has good chance to become all-time leading NHL goal scorer
by Phil Housley / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Phil Housley and Mark Recchi will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Housley, a Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Buffalo Sabres and was an assistant with the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, discusses how coaches approach defending Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, who has climbed within one goal of Gordie Howe for second in NHL history with 801.
Assistants play vital role in helping struggling players, teams
Recchi says honest conversations from coaches are key when high expectations are not being met
by Mark Recchi / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Mark Recchi and Phil Housley will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Recchi, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Fame player who has been an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils, discusses what coaches, specifically assistants, can do to help struggling players and teams that are not meeting high expectations.