Abel to Yzerman · Oct 6, 2021
Focus On The Power Play
from Ansar Khan of Mlive,
Tanguay was hired in the offseason to replace Dan Bylsma as an assistant coach to work with the forwards and oversee a power play that was the worst it has been in recent memory last season, converting at 11.4 percent and ranking second from last in the NHL.
“There’s been a huge emphasis from Alex about just playing hockey,” Dylan Larkin said. “He encourages us -- when we get in high-pressure moments -- to not go to the book. Go to your instincts and make plays.”
Nick Leddy, who played against Tanguay toward the end of his career, said the first-year NHL assistant communicates well and encourages players to do likewise.