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