Hockey Systems

The Suit has posted several descriptions and explanations of specific hockey systems utilized by NHL teams. These system explanations range from even strength forecheck to powerplay formations to penalty kill formations.  These have been very popular posts, and extremely informative and educational for the new and experienced fan. Here is the collection of posts:

Chalk Talk: Systems Overview

Forechecking systems
Advanced systems: Attack triangle, Regrouping, Dump & Chase, & more
Power Play tactics
Penalty Kill formations
Face-off tactics
Are the Rangers a defense-first team?

Chalk Talk: Advanced Analysis

Properly executing 2-on-1s
Breaking down Tampa’s 1-3-1 forecheck
Breaking down the Rangers’ T-forecheck

Coaching Philosophies:

Player development: AHL icetime vs. NHL experience
Line tinkering explanations
Off-season conditioning
Earning icetime in John Tortorella’s system