Tuomo Ruutu has worked for the Paul Maurice team for four seasons.
Tuomo Ruudu’s career as a hockey coach has started quite fast.
Vantaa’s breeder has only worked as a full -time bench kits for four seasons, but he has already won two Stanley Cups – all of this as an assistant coach in the Florida Panthers.
Ruutu acquired the basic hockey and NHL basic information in his 735 regular season match.
Currently, 42-year-old Ruutu is probably in the best possible “coach school”. The Panthers head coach and screen boss is very experienced and now Paul Maurice, who has won two Stanley Cups.
The 58-year-old Canadian was already coaching the screen in his career, and the Finn is the best man to reveal Maurice’s “secret”.
– He probably has many secrets. But the first thing that comes to mind is that he is always himself, honest with players and us coaches. Maurice is very good at communicating, she gets through her message.
– He is good at leading everyone, in addition to all its disc knowledge and experience. I believe these are the biggest things behind his long career and success.
“Safe space”
Paul Maurice from Canada has won two Stanley Cups as a coach. AOP / USA Today Sports
The Canadian also has the ability to get each team member such that he or she is an important part of the team. So, according to today’s terminology, he has the ability to create a “safe space” for everyone – as much as possible in professional sports.
– Whether you’re the number one player, an extra attacker or a guardian, everyone knows their place on the team. Even when he coached me, I felt that he truly cared about people in the team.
Fierce feedback
Paul Maurice gives you tough feedback to the players if needed. But it’s honest. Zumawire.com / mvphotos
A soft personality would not stay in the NHL as head coach for well over two decades. Maurice also has its tight side.
Feedback to players can be tough.
– Feedback is never personal. It does not target the personality, but it is always a criticism of deeds. That’s the best thing a player can get. When you deserve criticism, then you don’t need to be stroking, then you want to hear the truth. And it really comes from him if needed.
– Maurice is also an insanely funny guy. As seen at press conferences, anything can come from the direction anytime, Ruutu laughs.
The job goes on
Tuomo Ruutu will continue on the Panthers coaching team next season. Timo Kunnari
Many in the hockey world consider Maurice as the world’s top coach, at least one of the best.
Maurice is the youngest coach of 1,000 NHL matches ever. He reached the border in November 2010 in a match against Washington Capitals at the age of 43.
Ontarion, who won two Stanley Cups, will continue as the head coach of the Panthers next season – the coaching team will continue.