Tuomas Grönman, a player with some experience in the NHL and the national team is a master of psychology and works with young players. He has written a book (with two people who've worked with Patrik Laine) about the psychological coaching for young players.
He uses Puljujarvi as an example in an article in a Finnish magazine Iltalehti:
"I don't know the case thoroughly and I don't know if he's used a mental coach. As it happened to be that Laine and others from your age group have huge cannon seasons, but you don't get to play. It's a huge disappointment to anyone. In that he would've certainly needed a mental coach. I don't know if he's been helped."
Grönman reminds that the traditionally popular NHL culture, where you have to manage on your own, doesn't suit to everyone. Some players near the adulthood would need more guidance and support even if the actual skills are elite in their age group.
"They should push this kind of psychological side to the players. After all they are high draft picks for the team."
However, in North America they favor the model where they hope the next young player will do better. In the preseason Puljujarvi scored goals and played well. The 3rd season may "set the direction of the water" for the only 20-year-old player at least in the Oilers.
"From the team's view you should organize some kind of a mental training package for the young talents, core players and more expensive foreign stars (note:the last part is for the FEL teams). Make sure that the amount of bad seasons is minimal."
He uses Puljujarvi as an example in an article in a Finnish magazine Iltalehti:
"I don't know the case thoroughly and I don't know if he's used a mental coach. As it happened to be that Laine and others from your age group have huge cannon seasons, but you don't get to play. It's a huge disappointment to anyone. In that he would've certainly needed a mental coach. I don't know if he's been helped."
Grönman reminds that the traditionally popular NHL culture, where you have to manage on your own, doesn't suit to everyone. Some players near the adulthood would need more guidance and support even if the actual skills are elite in their age group.
"They should push this kind of psychological side to the players. After all they are high draft picks for the team."
However, in North America they favor the model where they hope the next young player will do better. In the preseason Puljujarvi scored goals and played well. The 3rd season may "set the direction of the water" for the only 20-year-old player at least in the Oilers.
"From the team's view you should organize some kind of a mental training package for the young talents, core players and more expensive foreign stars (note:the last part is for the FEL teams). Make sure that the amount of bad seasons is minimal."
