Darryl Belfry joins the show to discuss his experiences working with the best players in the NHL, how stars use the offseason to work on their game and acquire new skills, and all of the different things that go into skills training at the highest level. Topics include:
2:00 Process of adding tools during the offseason
8:00 Crosby's endless pursuit of getting better
14:00 How MacKinnon fixed his shooting %
22:00 Different components that go into shooting the puck
32:00 Incorporating skills training into game situations
42:00 Performance indicators that'll translate to next level
53:00 Playing fast vs. skating fast, and the perception of speed
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