Newsletter - Around the NHL: Off-Season Training Highlights

NEWSLETTER - July, 2024

We’re only a few weeks removed from the Florida Panthers hoisting their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, and all eyes are already focused on next season. Times have certainly changed since the days when players would arrive at training camp a bit out of shape after indulging over the summer – more people are following the lead of players like Zdeno Chara who showed up to his first NHL training camp and pumped out 33 pull-ups with his shirt off.

At Bolt Sports, we’d like to emphasize that there is no one way to handle your summer training. There is no right or wrong way to go about your business in the off-season in preparation for the upcoming season. What you can do, however, is find the best route for yourself and give it your full effort and dedication.  

Let’s look around the league and see what some of our favourite NHL stars are up to this summer and see how they have chosen to handle some of their summer training.

Matt Rempe Training with Georges Laraque
Article: Former NHL Heavyweight Training New York Rangers Matt Rempe
Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock for the last 12 months, you have surely been exposed to some clips of Matt Rempe in a few face-punching competitions. If you enjoyed those, I think you’ll be in store for more this season as Matt Rempe is hitting the gym with none other than former NHL enforcer Georges Laraque. This duo is bringing old-school toughness and new-school training techniques together to prepare Rempe for another headline-grabbing season with the Rangers.

Alexander Ovechkin swapping his hockey stick for a racket
Article: Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin Padel Tennis
The Washington Capitals star is spending his off-season smashing it on the padel tennis court, proving that his competitive spirit extends well beyond the ice.

Sidney Crosby with Reilly Smith and Brian Dumoulin
Post: Twitter Post
Summary: Sidney Crosby is reconnecting with former teammates Reilly Smith and Brian Dumoulin.

Roman Josi focusing on Mental Prep
Article: Roman Josi Nashville Predators Offseason Workouts Mental Meditation: Roman Josi is taking a different approach to his off-season training by focusing on the mental side of the game. The Nashville Predators captain is not just focusing on his physical game but sharpening his mental edge.

Bo Horvat + John Tavares Skating with Muskoka Hockey
Post: Instagram Post
Former London Knights and current stars Bo Horvat and John Tavares are teaming up for some intense off-season workouts up in cottage-country. These NHL stars are pushing each other to new heights, proving that iron sharpens iron even in the off-season.