J.J. Kwiatkowski

J.J. Kwiatkowski goes back to the Original Six. Seriously. Howe, Beliveau, Hull, Keon and Orr aren't just moving images on old film for him. He saw them in person, in famed arenas like the Olympia, Chicago Stadium and Maple Leaf Gardens. He's been watching, writing and coaching hockey for more than 50 years. As a player (not a very good one), longtime journalist, accomplished coach (guiding three teams at different levels to national championship tournaments in the USA) and a hockey parent, he can speak from more than a few experiences.

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Golden Knights Should Be Thinking 'Defense First'

February 4th, 2020 Head coach Peter DeBoer is known to study video. Breaking down plays and systems is one of his signature strengths as a coach. He used a large portion of the All-Star break — the Vegas Golden Knights had 10 days between games — to pore over video and consider adjustments to how his new team will play. His immediate goal coming...

Golden Knights' Trade Deadline Rental Targets

January 26th, 2020 The Vegas Golden Knights need help on the back end. It's been the team's most noticeable flaw since the season's start. But defensemen — specifically right-handed shots who fit the Golden Knights' attacking style — are expected to be difficult to acquire. Check that. With the Feb. 24 trade deadline approaching, it's time to play...