Watching Film with Johnny Hockey

Breaking Down Game Tape WIth Columbus Blue Jackets Forward Johnny Gaudreau

Hockey season may be over, but, as always, we at Hockey’s Arsenal are doing our best to find actionable takeaways for coaches and players alike. Today, we wanted to share a video where Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau talks through some of his game clips with former Blue Jackets enforcer Jody Shelley. ‘Johnny Hockey’ can see and think the game at the absolute pinnacle of ice hockey. Enjoy!

Related: Johnny Hockey, full hockey journey and skill profile

Goal #1 Notes

• Build speed before getting the puck

• Transition facing the puck

• Notices the defenseman had a poor gap and was caught flat-footed

• Has a speed differential so wants to take on the opponent 1v1

• Shooting in stride to throw off the goalie’s timing, despite not having the hardest shot