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Catching The Torch: Ryan Poehling learning from Auston Matthews’s power-play work

Each week we take an in-depth look at young members of the organization while providing an overview of Habs prospects playing at the junior (OHL, WHL) and collegiate (USHL, NCAA) level.

While watching the broadcast of the St. Cloud State Huskies this weekend, the analysts revealed something very interesting regarding Ryan Poehling. The coaching staff are reportedly working with him to improve his ability to quarterback the team’s power play from the half-wall. They would like for him to diversify his plays, using Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs as the model.