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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’

J.J. Kwiatkowski | February 4, 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…

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Golden Knights’ Trade Deadline Rental Targets

J.J. Kwiatkowski | January 26, 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…

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