Strength and power.
These represent the basic characteristics to succeed in the NHL. If there was one lesson emphasized this week in the Arizona Coyotes rookie camp, it's that command of these variables is essential.
Of the 36 skaters and three goaltenders who participated, few are given a reasonable chance to eventually land on an NHL team. Yet the passion and commitment shown by this group of 18- and 19-year-olds left a mark on the Coyotes’ coaching staff.
“I like the way each one showed up and their conditioning,” assistant coach Sean Burke told reporters after Thursday’s final session of the three-day camp. “We looked at how they came in because it’s hard to do a true evaluation in just three days. This was more a matter of getting used to each other and the organization. It was also an important first look for the staff.”
As part of the transition from junior hockey to life in the NHL, Arizona coaches emphasized the attention to detail and the need to minimize mistakes. Turnovers are a frequent reality in any NHL game, and errors and sloppy play in the defensive end usually results in goals.
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Transition to NHL Begins for Arizona Coyotes Rookies
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