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We unpack how prospects actually turn pro with Chicago Blackhawks development coach Andy Delmore. Trust, wall play, role clarity, and coachability anchor a candid look at modern NHL demands and how small habits unlock big careers.
• building trust so hard truths land
• identifying two to three core habits per player
• wall play mechanics and pre-scan timing
• using NHL comparables to teach with video
• coachability, processing speed, and failure at pace
• role identity beyond points and PP time
• PK as an entry point to minutes and value
• NHL trends: low to high, shot quality, activation
• pattern recognition and counting numbers
• mindset training and team culture benefits
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Chapters
1. Building Trust For Hard Truths (00:00:00)
2. Andy Delmore’s Journey To Player Development (00:01:50)
3. How Development Works Inside The Blackhawks (00:05:40)
4. A Two-Sport Prospect And Transferable Skills (00:09:00)
5. Defining Roles And Pinpointing Micro-Skills (00:12:20)
6. Teaching Wall Play: Habits And Video (00:16:30)
7. Coachability, Listening, And Speed Of Adoption (00:21:20)
8. Having The Hard Conversations (00:24:40)
9. UMH68 Event Announcement (00:25:30)
10. Why Development Work Feels Rewarding (00:28:00)
11. AHL Touchpoints And Fresh Voices (00:30:20)
12. NHL Trends: Wall Play, Low-To-High, Shot Quality (00:34:20)
13. Modern Defensemen: Activation And Support (00:38:40)
14. Identity Over Points: Building NHL Roles (00:42:10)
15. Contracts, Cap Growth, And Projection (00:47:20)
16. Mindset Program And Team Culture CTA (00:50:10)
17. Prospect Pressure And Standouts (00:54:20)
18. Chemistry, IQ, And One-Timer Passes (00:59:40)
19. Can Hockey Sense Be Taught? (01:03:30)
20. Pattern Recognition And Counting To Five (01:07:00)
21. Wrap-Up And Key Takeaways (01:11:20)
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