Connor Carrick

Pertinent to my last tweet about European vs. n. American game. This sort of skidding, body tone prepared to skate, brace, or pass, this refinement has become rampant in the NHL and AHL. Not a thing in the European game in my experience. One example.

North America, so the puck skills, the offensive shapes are very different). I’ll report back with a schedule in mind, highlighting who I’m hiring to help me, and will share some of my strategy to improve this summer with what metrics I can.

In the past and will look to do so again. 50-60 sessions seems doable. After playing in Europe there’s a skating and conditioning element that is “in the water” due to the races and extended defending the Big Ice calls for. (So few offensive quick strike opps in comparison to

In honor of being Down With Data. I am considering how to better track and adjust my off season training. RHR and HRV tracking while still sorta rudimentary has value for health/training decisions. I have been a Neurofeedback Fan to restore CNS and neuro plasticity

@DanH616 @jtbourne @Sportsnet Do you have data to back this up or are you going off vibes? Because we’re Down With Data only these days

@connorcarrick @jtbourne @Sportsnet Ever wondered who was the "BEST Net front D" on the Leafs 17'-18' team was....it was you!

New for @Sportsnet: sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/fi…

@jtbourne @Sportsnet Seattle is due. Beginners luck takes time to grow in sometimes Jim Nill refuses to let the Stars be bad. He’s incapable of letting them be incapable And you never forget your first. Always a Caps fan… some exes you just never shake you know? Trying to Think If I missed one..

@jtbourne @Sportsnet Always a soft spot for my Leafs. The game is in a better place when the Leafs are contending. I believe. But then again I have love for the B’s. Just dogs. No rebuild. And the Devs. Golden goal Jack will be back. And the Oil. Always loyal to the Oil.

I have open ice hammered both of these players. Can also confirm they’ve done the same to me. Giving up almost a foot to each of them I politely declined to fight.

@Alan_Couzens How do you advise athletes to know their archetype? I feel from experience I have a good clue but am curious your tools to do so. Thank you for your professional sharing on X.

Athletes come in all shapes and forms. One athlete’s elixir is another athlete’s poison. The coach’s job? Know which is which.

@JhanHky Of giving back, consider me an asset. I am passionate for familial financial security, and that kids are worthy of our time and expertise as capable adults. Here’s to going for the dream with what resources are available.

@JhanHky As you know in the European model there’s Tons. Tons. Of $ spillover into youth sport. And corporate sponsorship. Would like to see N. American enterprise share the investment into youth somehow. If I can be an asset to you to provide affordable development to kids as a means

A reflection on developing athletes + cost of minor hockey + Canadian income rate (thread)

@brianmackenzie Mutant. Just wow.

Uhh, that’s a full 4-5 sec pause from the knee snatch. Klokov is a freak, good dude too.

@PuckPresence @geargeekhockey White machs? Thats the supreme line toe cap. Whats the deal here. Haven’t seen these. I’ve seen the white out flylites

@geargeekhockey should we be reading into Hilary Knight’s Bauer logo coverage in this photo? We know: -She is a Bauer athlete -CCM has partnership with USA Hockey

@geargeekhockey @EdmontonOilers See his current tear? He returned to the old.. that’s the answer

McDavid was makin’ all kinds of noise, equipment wise, in the early stages of this season. But for the past month or so, he’s been quiet. Something’s gotta give… 📸:@EdmontonOilers | #LetsGoOilers

@RachelKryshak Great read is right.

Great read about a man that I have tremendous respect for.

@geargeekhockey Why does every guy in these photos have lifts on their skates?

#WorldJuniors ready 🍁

@geargeekhockey This is the first way.

Not mad about it tho

@Helios_Movement He’s a gamer.

I didn't show Bryan Johnson the respect he deserves. He literally walked away from an interview in India due to poor air quality and proceeded to do mushrooms while on Cialis with a goth chick.

@Drew22Shore Always helps to have one sticky asset…his being that any close game could change with the puck on his stick from distance. Could be relentless engine (thinking Hyman, Connor Brown, guys like Draper, Blake Comeau before them) Face offs. Just give a coach clarity somewhere

HOCKEY NERD TALK: Every young player should spend some time studying Morgan Geekie’s career development path. A third-round pick who logged 153 AHL games, Geekie spent his first three full NHL seasons mostly on the 4th line and never scored more than 9 goals. I was healthy scratched with him plenty in Carolina, and his size, skill, and shot were as good as anyone I’d played with. But he focused on whatever it took to break into the league — being physical, winning faceoffs, defending hard. Then a top-six forward went down in the playoffs in Seattle, he stepped in, and he was fantastic as a top-6 player against the Avs. Now in Boston, given a real offensive opportunity, he’s taken off. A lot of players get stuck thinking about what their role should be instead of doing what’s needed to stick in the league. YOU EARN THE CHANCE TO EXPAND YOUR GAME LATER. First, you’ve got to make it. Biggest takeaways from Geekie’s story: 1. Be versatile — build a skill set that fits multiple roles. 2. Stay confident — sometimes it takes years of work before you get your break. 3. Excel in the role you’re given — even if it’s not the one you want. @TheHockeyNews @gmoneyslic #NHL