Director of Hockey Development Adam Nicholas
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In this episode of History in the Making, Adam Nicholas' passion for hockey and the Canadiens is on full display. A fascinating Q&A from start to finish, the team's director of hockey development spoke about his approach to development, shared his insights on some current Habs and prospects in the organization like Juraj Slafkovsky, Rafa\\xebl Harvey-Pinard and Lane Hutson, and more.\\xa0
Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on May 9 as part of an interactive Q&A.
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0:00 Introduction\\xa0
0:52 On Nicholas\\u2019 offseason\\xa0
1:37 On the Habs picking 5th overall at the 2023 NHL Draft\\xa0
2:42 On his role with the Canadiens \\xa0
4:27 On the chance of working with a top-5 pick\\xa0
5:39 On how the development staff helps prospects improve on specific skills\\xa0
6:53 On the opportunity to work with young players \\xa0
8:34 On learning when to (and when not to) make certain plays on the ice
10:02 On Rafa\\xebl Harvey-Pinard and Justin Barron\\xa0
12:04 On Lane Hutson\\xa0
14:13 On Juraj Slafkovsky\\xa0
17:15 On confidence being a key factor in helping a player reach his full potential\\xa0
18:37 On his approach to working with defensemen\\xa0
21:47 On the challenges of developing young goalies\\xa0
23:39 On working for the Montreal Canadiens\\xa0
25:12 On Adam Engstrom\\xa0
26:37 Conclusion
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